Last updated on Sat May 21, 2022 at 12:45 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Beyer (D-VA-8) 05/21/2022: Tweet – “We need answers about the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, an American citizen and journalist working in the West Bank, and I just joined colleagues in asking the State Department and the FBI to open an investigation. More details here: Link to quoted tweetThat's why I've sent a letter to @SecBlinken and @FBI Director Wray asking them to open up an investigation into her death. Thanks to my colleagues, Rep. @BillPascrell and @RepLouCorrea, for co-leading this letter and to all cosigners lending their voice to this important effort. (Link to twitter.com)”
Carson (D-IN-7) 05/20/2022: Twitter thread – “The killing of Al Jazeera reporter and fellow American, #ShireenAbuAkleh, was not only a tragedy; it was an affront to press freedom and to all Americans. We need answers and accountability from the Israeli government. That's why I've sent a letter to @SecBlinken and @FBI Director Wray asking them to open up an investigation into her death. Thanks to my colleagues, Rep. @BillPascrell and @RepLouCorrea, for co-leading this letter and to all cosigners lending their voice to this important effort. Link to image Read our letter here: Link to PDF | carson.house.gov”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 05/20/2022: Retweet of @TheCHLI – “Dr. Tobias Schifter, Israel LATAM Network; CHLI Chairman, The Honorable @LincolnDBalart; Gil Kapen, Special Advisor at the American Jewish International Relations Institute; U.S. Representative @MaElviraSalazar, and CHLI Board Member U.S. Representative @MarioDB at the CHLI Gala. Link to image”
Leahy (D-VT) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “The killing of respected journalist Shireen Abu Akleh must be thoroughly and impartially investigated. Senator Leahy, in the #Congressional #Record. Statement On The Death Of Shireen Abu Akleh | U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont”
Newman (D-IL-3) 05/20/2022: Twitter thread – “It's been a busy week in Washington! 👇 ✅ Voted to PASS crucial legislation to address the baby formula shortage ✅ Voted to PASS legislation to crack down on Big Oil's exploitive price increases on American families Link to quoted tweetHere's this week's roundup 👇 ✅ Published an op-ed sharing my own experience having an abortion and illustrating how my personal story underscores the necessity to protect the right to an abortion- a standard, common medical procedure. Read it HERE: (Opinion: A bill protecting the right to an abortion just failed in the Senate. Here's what needs to happen now... | amp.cnn.com) (Link to twitter.com) ✅ Voted to PASS legislation to ensure our workers have the skills training they need, along with my amendment to strengthen financial literacy training ✅ Secured major provisions in @TransportDems water resources bill for critical water infrastructure and flood prevention in Lockport, Lemont, Chicago, and across Cook and Will County ✅ My office met with representatives from @alzassociation to discuss how we can keep fighting to end Alzheimer's Disease ✅ Joined @chicagoriver in Palos Park as they worked to restore and strengthen our natural ecosystems ✅ Co-sponsored the Price Gouging Prevention Act to authorize federal and state attorneys to enforce a federal ban against excessive price increases like we are currently seeing ✅ Co-signed a letter to the State Department and FBI urging them to investigate the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh We're back in the district next week!”
Salazar (R-FL-27) 05/20/2022: Retweet of @TheCHLI – “Dr. Tobias Schifter, Israel LATAM Network; CHLI Chairman, The Honorable @LincolnDBalart; Gil Kapen, Special Advisor at the American Jewish International Relations Institute; U.S. Representative @MaElviraSalazar, and CHLI Board Member U.S. Representative @MarioDB at the CHLI Gala. Link to image”
Apartheid
Pressley (D-MA-7) 05/21/2022: Tweet – “Overturning Roe v. Wade would only perpetuate cycles of poverty & trap our most vulnerable in systems of oppression. In a nation with a history of medical apartheid against Black, brown, immigrant, Indigenous and disabled folks—none of this is abstract. 'A fight against White supremacy' advocates say abortion bans create economic hardships for Black and brown women - CNN”
Iran
Scott (R-FL) 05/20/2022: Twitter thread – “.@JoeBiden's appeasement of the illegitimate communist Cuban regime will not only funnel tons of cash to the evil regime, but will prop up Iran's tyranny & further threaten our national & economic security. Biden must reverse his dangerous decision NOW. Cuba and Iran Agreed To Develop Banking Ties | News | teleSUR English El apaciguamiento de @JoeBiden del ilegítimo régimen comunista cubano no solo canalizará toneladas de efectivo al malvado régimen, sino que también potenciará la tiranía de Irán y amenazará aún más nuestra seguridad nacional y económica. Biden debe revertir su decisión AHORA.”
Egypt
Beyer (D-VA-8) 05/21/2022: Tweet – “NEW, with @RepMalinowski: Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement on Hunger Strike of Unjustly Detained Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Link to image”
Leahy (D-VT) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “Egypt's new “human rights strategy” needs to protect human rights. That means no longer criminalizing peaceful expression and association. Senator Leahy, in the #Congressional #Record. Statement On Alaa Abdel Fattah | U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont”
United Arab Emirates
Torres (D-NY-15) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “Proud to have partnered with @UAEEmbassyUS, @NYCParks, and @NYCFC to bring this soccer field to life in Crotona Park. I look forward to seeing the lasting impact this park has on our community here in the #Bronx. Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bonamici (D-OR-1) 05/20/2022: Retweet of @RepAndyLevin – “White replacement theory has deep antisemitic origins, rooted in notions that Jews are conspiring to replace white Americans with members of minority communities. (1/2)”
Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “That's right, Brad! Link to quoted tweetWith assaults & vandalism & racist murders, don't we have enough real antisemitism to fight without going after @_waleedshahid's lame #DadJokes? (Link to twitter.com)”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “The decision whether to have an abortion isn't just a constitutional right. It's a decision that women have the right to make in accordance with their own faith & practice. Proud to see the Jewish community's advocacy on this critical issue. Hundreds of Jews rally at the U.S. Capitol for abortion rights... | washingtonpost.com”
Evans (D-PA-3) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to the @WeitzmanMuseum National Museum of American Jewish History, a Smithsonian affiliate, on re-opening! #Philly Philadelphia's Jewish history museum reopens after bankruptcy and a 2-year shutdown... | inquirer.com Link to quoted tweetThe Weitzman is open just in time for #NationalMuseumDay! To celebrate, we're bringing you another #JAHM fact and a highlight from our collection. (Link to twitter.com)”
Jeffries (D-NY-8) 05/21/2022: Tweet – “The iconic neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant has been restored to its rightful place in Central Brooklyn. But severe problems remain with historically Black, Latino and Jewish districts throughout New York City. Stay tuned. New York's hasty redistricting rewrite draws ire of locals... | washingtonpost.com”
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “Each year for Jewish Heritage Month, the @ECCommissioners honor and recognize Jewish leaders in Essex. This year, we celebrated Rabbi Max Edwards, Caren Freyer, and my District Director Jill Hirsch!! Link to image”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “Join me on Monday, May 23, at 6 pm EST for a discussion on Fighting Antisemitism and Racism through the Arts. #JAHM2022 Register here: Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Jewish American Heritage Month: Fighting Antisemitism and Racism through the Arts. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.... | us02web.zoom.us Link to image”
Afghanistan
Beyer (D-VA-8) 05/20/2022: Twitter thread – “NEW: I made new FY23 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for local initiatives. Ahead Of Vice President Harris' Event In Falls Church, Beyer Submits Community Project Requests To Fund Northern Virginia Initiatives | U.S. Representative Today we welcome @VP @EPAMichaelRegan @MitchLandrieu46 to Falls Church, recipient of FY22 funding I requested for an electric school bus and EV charging infrastructure: Link to quoted tweetIt's a big day in #TheLittleCity! @VP and @EPAMichaelRegan and others will be at Meridian HS today to talk about electric school busses. (Our schools will get one electric school bus thanks to Community Project Funding via @RepDonBeyer !) (Link to twitter.com) My FY23 requests build on FY22 funding I secured to: - Improve pedestrian and bicycle routes - Fund new EV charging stations and green infrastructure - Mitigate flood risks and improve sewer infrastructure - Support full deployment of body-worn cameras for the @AlexandriaVAPD New FY23 requests I just submitted would also fund: - New mental health resources - Affordable housing amenities - Efforts to alleviate food insecurity - Helping bridge the digital divide - Emergency assistance to Afghan evacuees in Northern Virginia Ahead Of Vice President Harris' Event In Falls Church, Beyer Submits Community Project Requests To Fund Northern Virginia Initiatives | U.S. Representative Each of the Community Project Funding requests I submitted on behalf of Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax would benefit local initiatives in our community: Ahead Of Vice President Harris' Event In Falls Church, Beyer Submits Community Project Requests To Fund Northern Virginia Initiatives | U.S. Representative Link to image I'm working with colleagues in Congress and Administration leaders to fund green infrastructure including electric school buses for our community and across the country. More from @VP @EPAMichaelRegan @MitchLandrieu46 as they join us in Falls Church soon! Link to quoted tweetThe Morning Announcements - May 20 - VP Harris, EPA Admin Regan, to announce a major Electric School Bus initiative at Meridian High today. West Falls Site breaks ground adjacent to the Secondary Campus. College-bound student-athletes recognized. (The Morning Announcements - May 20) (Link to twitter.com)”
Duncan (R-SC-3) 05/21/2022: Tweet – “Private First Class Barrett Lyle Austin lost his life from injuries sustained during an attack in Afghanistan in 2013 & deserves our appreciation for paying the ultimate sacrifice. Last week, the House passed a bill I introduced to rename an Easley post office in his memory. 🇺🇸 Link to video”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 05/20/2022: Tweet – “Since President Biden took office, Democrats have ignored every single crisis facing our nation. Afghanistan. Inflation. Crime. The border. The list goes on and on. Link to video”