Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed June 15, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “We enjoyed seeing you and the AIPAC team yesterday. I will always support an iron-strong relationship with our ally Israel. Link to quoted tweetWonderful to, along with my fellow @aipac activists, meet with my friend @RepDonBacon and his staff, all champions of the US-Israel relationship! (Link to twitter.com)”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/15/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepDonBacon for your leadership in support of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Emmer (R-MN-6) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “The United States must continue to stand with Israel. This week, I had the chance to sit down with @AIPAC to discuss our shared concerns regarding a potential nuclear agreement with Iran. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “*Together* we will fight Iranian aggression and address the challenges we currently face in the Middle East. Thank you @AJCGlobal for supporting the DEFEND Act. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @AIPAC for an important discussion of our ongoing commitment to support Israel in the fight against Iran. Peace in the Middle East cannot happen in a vacuum. The Biden admin needs to step up to support our partners in the region. My DEFEND Act is a great place to start. Link to image”

Lee (R-UT) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Israel is a vital ally to the United States. I enjoyed meeting with @AIPAC today to discuss the partnership between our two nations. Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 06/14/2022: Retweet of @jstreetdotorg – “👀👇 Link to quoted tweet”

Rosen (D-NV) 06/14/2022: Twitter thread – “The @UN_HRC Commission of Inquiry unfairly holds Israel to a standard not imposed on any other country, does nothing to advance the prospects for peace between Israel and Palestinians, and undermines their credibility to investigate human rights violations around the world. We must oppose biased attacks against Israel, which is why @SenatorTimScott and I are introducing a bipartisan bill to make it U.S. policy to work to abolish this one-sided Commission.”

Rubio (R-FL) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Senator Rubio met with @AIPAC National Council Members to discuss the importance of providing security assistance to help #Israel defend itself from threats like #Iran. Senator Rubio will always stand with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Link to image”

Ruppersberger (D-MD-2) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday I met with members of the @AIPAC National Council while they were on Capitol Hill to talk to Members of Congress about legislation strengthening U.S.-Israel relations. Thanks for stopping by. It's always great seeing the AIPAC team! Link to image”

Scott (R-FL) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “This is wrong and another attempt by @benandjerrys to spread lies and indoctrinate people with anti-Israel propaganda. I will always unapologetically stand with our great ally, Israel. Ben & Jerry's requires new employees to watch lectures on Israeli-Palestinian conflict... | jewishinsider.com”

Scott (R-SC) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “While brutal dictators commit human rights violations with impunity across the globe, the UN Human Rights Council is unjustly targeting Israel—the Middle East's only democracy. @SenJackyRosen & I are working to stop the discriminatory UNHRC investigation. Scott, Rosen Introduce Bill to Halt UNHRC's Commission of Inquiry on Israel | U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina”

Smith (R-MO-8) 06/14/2022: In reply to TweetThank you @RepJasonSmith for always having an open door to the ProIsrael @AIPAC community and leading on the US-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (Link to twitter.com) – “@YanaLukeman @AIPAC Anytime, it was a great day with you all.”

Titus (D-NV-1) 06/15/2022: Retweet of @DemMaj4Israel – “Congratulations to Congresswoman @DinaTitus on her primary victory to represent Nevada's 1st district! She's an accomplished leader and a proud supporter of the U.S.-Israel relationship. DMFI PAC is excited to continue supporting her in the general election. #NV01 Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Great meeting with @AIPAC to discuss security assistance to Israel, preventing a nuclear Iran, and opposing the biased UN COI that undermines prospects for peace. Link to image”

Wicker (R-MS) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel are all democracies facing direct threats to their existence. Arms sales to these countries should be a top priority to harden their defenses and improve their resilience. Expedite arms deliveries to beleaguered democracies... | defensenews.com”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “I deployed 4 times to defend our values & keep us safe. Right now, our enemies feel emboldened: Russia is on the move, the Taliban controls Afghanistan, & Iran wants to become a nuclear power. We need to keep veterans in Congress. Please join me at Home... | donjbacon.com. Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

Brady (R-TX-8) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Hypocrisy of #PresidentBiden is stunning. After waging war on American-made energy, cancelling leases, permits & pipelines, crushing tax hikes & squeezing financial investment.... FYI: Permian Basin output now bigger than all but Russia/Saudi Arabia. Biden ready to use "emergency authorities" to boost fuel output, lower gas prices | axios.com”

Cramer (R-ND) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Gas has soared past $5 per gallon. Instead of producing oil here, @POTUS has turned to Venezuela and the Saudis for theirs. The president and his radical left entourage are missing the opportunity to deliver a win for the economy and Americans being hurt at the pump. Link to image”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “It's time for American oil from American soil. Link to quoted tweetNext month, President Biden will visit Saudi Arabia to beg the country for more oil. Why not just drill domestically?”

Fitzgerald (R-WI-5) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Why does President Biden want Saudi energy and not American energy?”

Graves (R-LA-6) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Instead of traveling across the world, we invite President Biden and his team to Grand Isle to see underutilized domestic energy production and to grab some boudin for the road. Statement on the taxpayer funded gas money for Saudi Arabia Road Trip: President Biden Enjoys Taxpayer-funded Gas Money for Saudi Arabia Road Trip, Graves Legislation Reminds Him ‘Home is Where the Heart Is'... | bit.ly   Link to image”

Jones (D-NY-17) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “What's happening in Yemen is a humanitarian crisis of unimaginable proportions. We can't sit idly by any longer. This unauthorized military involvement must end—full stop. Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen have been called war crimes. Many relied on U.S. support.... | washingtonpost.com”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Next month, President Biden will visit Saudi Arabia to beg the country for more oil. Why not just drill domestically?”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “A conditions-free photo op with MBS only emboldens this dictator who's behind countless civilian deaths in Yemen & the hacking to death of a Washington Post journalist. Any meeting should be predicated on bringing the war in Yemen to a close & permanently lifting the blockade.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “We won't see sustainable peace & security in the Middle East or achieve long-term US interests by supporting and legitimizing rulers that abuse human rights. @POTUS, you can't reset Khassoghi's murder, war crimes in Yemen or criminalized dissent in Saudi. US seeks full reset with Saudi Arabia, effectively moving on from the murder of Jamal Khashoggi... | cnn.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Jim don't ask a question you already know the answer to. Link to quoted tweetNext month, President Biden will visit Saudi Arabia to beg the country for more oil. Why not just drill domestically?”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “This is not about human rights vs national security or oil vs Khashoggi. It's about what is the best way for the United States as a superpower to ensure our client states are on our side in this crucial contest & do their part in ensuring Putin fails. -TM Biden Put Relations With Saudi Arabia on Ice. Then, He Saw an Opportunity.... | politico.com”

Merkley (D-OR) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Joined @mitchellreports this afternoon to discuss why @POTUS needs to push Saudi Arabia on their horrendous human rights record, including urging the release of civil society activists during his upcoming trip. Sen. Jeff Merkley: Biden must ‘push hard' on human rights issues during Saudi Arabia trip... | msnbc.com”

Van Drew (R-NJ-2) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “Americans are spending an extra $160 a month on gas. President Biden's solution is to beg Saudi Arabia for oil. Why not just utilize AMERICAN energy resources?”

Iraq

Steube (R-FL-17) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “I was honored to serve the Army as a Captain with the 25th Infantry Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom! Happy Birthday to America's 1st military branch! Link to image”

Steube (R-FL-17) 06/14/2022: GETTR Post – “I was honored to serve the Army as a Captain with the 25th Infantry Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom! Happy Birthday to America's 1st military branch!”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “I appreciate the leadership of Jonathan Greenblatt and the ADL who condemn all forms of anti-semitism, violence, and hate regardless of which side of the political aisle it comes from. Link to image”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 06/14/2022: Twitter thread – “NEW: Introducing the Assault Weapon Excise Act. My bill would impose a 1000% excise tax on the manufacturer, importer, or producer of assault weapons and high capacity magazines. It's designed to bypass the filibuster and win Senate passage with 50 votes. Beyer Introduces Reconciliation-Ready Legislation To Restrict Assault Weapons... | beyer.house.gov   Link to image As a revenue measure, the Assault Weapon Excise Act could be included in budget reconciliation legislation and withstand a Byrd Rule challenge, creating a pathway to pass a new restriction on assault weapons with a simple majority in the Senate. House Democrat to Introduce Bill That Would Hit AR-15s With 1,000% Tax | businessinsider.com   Link to image Assault weapons designed for use on the battlefield are being used in mass shootings at schools, grocery stores, hospitals, churches, synagogues, etc. Uvalde shows that even law enforcement feel outgunned. Congress must stem the flood of weapons of war into American communities. I've voted for commonsense gun safety reforms only to see them run aground on Senate Republicans' filibuster; my bill presents a pathway to bypass that obstruction and save lives. It has strong grounding in constitutional authority, judicial precedent, and legislative history: Link to image Right after he turned 18, the Uvalde shooter bought an AR-15 model rifle for $1,870. A week later he killed 19 children and 2 teachers. Under my legislation had that gun would cost $18,700, obviously making it significantly harder to acquire. We ordered the AR-15 rifle used in Uvalde. Here's how easy it is. — Quartz | qz.com   Link to image The Assault Weapons Excise Act was introduced today with 36 original cosponsors in the House, a list is below. The bill text is available here: Link to PDF | beyer.house.gov   Link to image Notes: 1) The weapons subjected to the excise tax are defined using updated language and terms mostly drawn from the Assault Weapons Ban (which I cosponsor). 2) it exempts federal, state, and local government entities, so armed services and law enforcement would be unaffected. Full press release with these and other details here, for your consideration: Beyer Introduces Reconciliation-Ready Legislation To Restrict Assault Weapons... | beyer.house.gov”

Titus (D-NV-1) 06/14/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “.@dinatitus is a dedicated public servant who is tackling the issues facing Nevadans. #NV01, today is the day - cast your vote to re-elect Dina Titus! #OnlyInDistrict1 Link to image”

Afghanistan

Buck (R-CO-4) 06/14/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “HFAC Republicans call for robust, transparent investigation into chaotic, deadly Afghanistan withdrawal after @HouseForeign's decision to close tomorrows committee briefing ⬇️ Link to image”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration needs to publicly answer for this massive failure instead of hiding behind closed-door briefings. It cost 13 U.S. servicemembers' lives, including Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss's, handed U.S. military hardware to terrorists, and weakened our global reputation. Link to quoted tweetHFAC Republicans call for robust, transparent investigation into chaotic, deadly Afghanistan withdrawal after @HouseForeign's decision to close tomorrows committee briefing ⬇️ (Link to twitter.com)”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “As Ranking Member of the Asia-Pacific Subcommittee which has jurisdiction over #Afghanistan, I joined my @HouseForeignGOP colleagues in issuing this statement on tomorrow's briefing: Link to quoted tweetHFAC Republicans call for robust, transparent investigation into chaotic, deadly Afghanistan withdrawal after @HouseForeign's decision to close tomorrows committee briefing ⬇️ (Link to twitter.com)”

Green (R-TN-7) 06/14/2022: Twitter thread – “.@HouseForeign Democrats opted for a closed TS/SCI hearing on the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan tomorrow. /1 Holding a closed briefing where the question-and-answer portion is classified at the highest level—even though the vast majority of the information sought should not be classified—is not the transparency the American people deserve. /2 HFAC Republicans Call for Robust, Transparent Investigation into Chaotic, Deadly Afghanistan Withdrawal - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Green (R-TN-7) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “I'm not sure if President Biden is cleared, though. Airmen cleared of wrongdoing in deaths of Afghans who mobbed C-17 during Kabul evacuation... | airforcetimes.com”

Kim (R-CA-39) 06/14/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “HFAC Republicans call for robust, transparent investigation into chaotic, deadly Afghanistan withdrawal after @HouseForeign's decision to close tomorrows committee briefing ⬇️ Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 06/15/2022: Tweet – “@JoeBiden blamed the #AfghanistanWithdraw on his military advisers. @POTUS denied responsibility for #BabyFormulaShortages. #Democrats pinned #GasPrices on #OilCompanies and #Inflation on a #PutinPriceHike. Now imagine the outrage if #Trump was President. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 06/15/2022: GETTR Post – “@JoeBiden blamed the #AfghanistanWithdraw on his military advisers. @POTUS denied responsibility for #BabyFormulaShortages. #Democrats pinned #GasPrices on #OilCompanies and #Inflation on a #PutinPriceHike. Now imagine the outrage if #Trump was President.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Tomorrow the Biden Admin will provide a private briefing to our committee on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal but the public deserves transparency. I've joined @HouseForeignGOP in calling for a PUBLIC hearing so we can get the answers Americans deserve. Malliotakis, Foreign Affairs GOP Call for Public Briefing on Afghanistan Withdrawal... | malliotakis.house.gov”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/14/2022: Twitter thread – “HFAC Republicans call for robust, transparent investigation into chaotic, deadly Afghanistan withdrawal after @HouseForeign's decision to close tomorrows committee briefing ⬇️ Link to image Find the full statement here ⬇️ HFAC Republicans Call for Robust, Transparent Investigation into Chaotic, Deadly Afghanistan Withdrawal - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Other - Middle East

Khanna (D-CA-17) 06/14/2022: Retweet of @hansilowang – “NEW: House @OversightDems Chair @RepMaloney & @RepRashida lead a letter urging @OMBPress Dir. @ShalandaYoung46 to change federal data standards to add a category for people of Middle Eastern or North African descent, who are currently categorized as white Link to PDF | oversight.house.gov   Link to image”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 06/14/2022: Tweet – “Today, @RepRashida and I called on OMB Director @ShalandaYoung46 and @censusdirector Robert Santos to include a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) category in federal data collection on race and ethnicity. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Chair @RepMaloney and @RepRashida led @OversightDems in a letter to @OMBPress and @uscensusbureau, urging them to update the standards for federal data collection on race and ethnicity to include a Middle Eastern or North African response category.(Chairwoman Maloney, Rep. Tlaib, and Committee Democrats Push to Include the “Middle Eastern or North African” Response Category in U.S. Census, Federal Data... | oversight.house.gov)”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 06/14/2022: Retweet of @RepMaloney – “Today, @RepRashida and I called on OMB Director @ShalandaYoung46 and @censusdirector Robert Santos to include a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) category in federal data collection on race and ethnicity. Link to quoted tweet”