Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed June 22, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/22/2022: Retweet of @J_Insider – “"We ask that you investigate the use of the Mapping Project by extremist organizations," the lawmakers, led by @RepJoshG and @RepDonBacon, wrote in a letter to federal law enforcement officials House lawmakers urge federal inquiry into ‘Mapping Project'... | jewishinsider.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “@jinsadc shares our vision of developing a strong partnership in the Middle East. I appreciate their support for the DEFEND Act! Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “🚨TODAY🚨 I'm going LIVE on Instagram with @rolltidebmz from @CUFI Action to discuss Israel & the future of peace in the Middle East. Be sure to tune in! Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “HAPPENING NOW — Tune in! Link to quoted tweet🚨TODAY🚨 I'm going LIVE on Instagram with @rolltidebmz from @CUFI Action to discuss Israel & the future of peace in the Middle East. Be sure to tune in! (Link to twitter.com)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 06/22/2022: Retweet of @J_Insider – “"We ask that you investigate the use of the Mapping Project by extremist organizations," the lawmakers, led by @RepJoshG and @RepDonBacon, wrote in a letter to federal law enforcement officials House lawmakers urge federal inquiry into ‘Mapping Project'... | jewishinsider.com”

Newman (D-IL-3) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “@JCisnerosTX You are amazing and have a huge future ahead of you! Dark money super PACs, like DMFI and UDP will not win in the future. Sunshine is the best disinfectant!Thank you for a heroic and outstanding run. We will see more of you I'm sure!💪👏🏽🤛💯🙏 Link to quoted tweetWe always knew this was an uphill battle. We were up against a corrupt political machine, Republican-funded Super PACs, Big Oil, the Chamber of Commerce, dark money groups, Big Pharma, and nearly the entire Democratic Party establishment - and we still refused to back down.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 06/21/2022: In reply to Tweet#Pride2022 Things @CoriBush @AOC @RepRashida @repmarkpocan dont speak about when pretending 2b Allies of #LGBTQ ... short reminder they have also never spoken against the execution of thousands of Gays & mutilation of others by Iran (Link to twitter.com) – “@JoshuaShemtov @CoriBush @AOC @RepRashida @repmarkpocan Sorry Joshie. I'm not an ally. (Stands with husband) Human rights are human rights, including Palestinians.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 06/22/2022: In reply to TweetWhen asked @ #LGBTQ criminalized & Put 2death 4being Gay @MarkPocan response is Palestinian rights rather than tweet & help increase awareness yet all he did was just say his husband is gay @VictoryFund we need advocates 2help change criminalization of #LGBTQ in 70+ countries (Link to twitter.com) – “@JoshuaShemtov @VictoryFund Saying you can be for both. Sorry if you choose to ignore other human rights. Link to reply@MarkPocan @VictoryFund 1-absolutely can be in favor of both i also would respect differing views But why not just join in raising awareness ? have not seen you do much to raise awareness that PA has 10yr prison term & hamas has death penalty 4Gays & more importantly @JoshuaShemtov @VictoryFund Raised it as recent as earlier this month in a news article. But facts sometimes get in the way of a good story, right? Link to reply@MarkPocan @VictoryFund @StateDeptSpox Not looking for pissing contest simply to get more people onboard 2raise awareness 2 70+ countries that criminalize #LGBTQ and the #1 to executed us so no need 4 smart replies just help that would b appreciated and show ur an ally to gay equality world wide #Pride @JoshuaShemtov @VictoryFund @StateDeptSpox Just uninformed criticism is, well, uninformed. Link to reply@MarkPocan @VictoryFund @StateDeptSpox i think @StateDeptSpox was very informed in his tweet if you have been a champion in raising awareness i will b the first to applaud you, if not you can always join neither u nor i benefits from scoring points on twitter lets together do more to raise awareness ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ @JoshuaShemtov @VictoryFund @StateDeptSpox Agree. And let's hope for marriage equality in Israel as well.”

Rosen (D-NV) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “I recently joined my colleagues in a bipartisan push to protect a key U.S. military and diplomatic post based in Jerusalem. A downgrade to this post would weaken U.S.-led efforts to maintain security and stability in Israel and the West Bank. 32 senators urge the Biden admin. not to downgrade USSC for Israel, PA... | jpost.com”

Weber (R-TX-14) 06/21/2022: In reply to Tweet“Alone we are strong; together we are stronger.” This is the powerful shared message from the Commander of the Israeli Navy, the Commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet and the Commander of Royal Bahrain Naval Force. 🇮🇱🇺🇸🇧🇭 (Naval Prowess... | unipath-magazine.com) – “@IDF Thus the U.S.'s continued support for our great ally & friend, Israel. And thanks to the IDF for it's incredible strength, determination, bravery & perseverance!”

Iran

Long (R-MO-7) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “@JoeBiden will rival the success of his #AfghanistanWithdraw with his #NuclearDeal with #Iran. He continues to negotiate a deal despite @iaeaorg reports that show uranium traces at sites Iran did not disclose. Iran currently enriches uranium at 60% (90% is required for a weapon).”

Long (R-MO-7) 06/21/2022: Retweet of @BreitbartNews – “A U.S. Navy warship fired a warning flare to repel an Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboat during a tense encounter in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy Warship Clashes with Iran Speedboats in Strait of Hormuz | trib.al”

Luria (D-VA-2) 06/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, I joined @RepGolden in introducing a $37 billion NDAA amendment to increase defense spending, increase purchasing power for our armed forces & provide additional resources to assist the Navy in countering the threats we face around the world. 📰: Reps. Luria and Golden Introduce $37 Billion NDAA Amendment to Increase Defense Spending, Counter Inflation, Invest in Shipyards, and Grow the Navy | Congresswoman Elaine Luria The President's budget proposal fails to meet the threats that China, Iran & Russia pose. The planned reduction in fleet size is not just about loss of capacity, but loss of capability in the timeframe when the threat from China is the greatest, known as the ‘Davidson Window.' This amendment will increase purchasing power and counter inflationary pressures on the military, invest in public and private shipyards crucial to maintaining the fleet, build one additional DDG this FY, restore five LCS, acquire 21 new aircraft, and expand funding for R&D. The Golden-Luria amendment sends a strong message to our adversaries that the US will continue to defend our interests at home and abroad. I look forward to working in a bipartisan fashion to strengthen our military and deliver for Coastal Virginia in this week's NDAA mark up.”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “Mean tweets > Terrorists with a nuke Iran Escalates Enrichment At Underground Nuclear Facility, Now Has Enough Material For Weapon: Reports | The Daily Wire”

Egypt

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “I enjoyed spending time with the leaders of our local Egyptian community. Like my parents, they immigrated to this great nation to pursue their American Dreams and have contributed greatly. Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “My colleague @RepJayapal and I issued the following statement regarding President Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia: Link to image”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 06/21/2022: Retweet of @RepPeterDeFazio – “My colleague @RepJayapal and I issued the following statement regarding President Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia: Link to image”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 06/21/2022: Twitter thread – “This report from the GAO—which I secured in the FY21 NDAA—underscores that DoD and State Department have failed to properly track civilian deaths in the Yemen war. Link to PDF | gao.gov It's more urgent than ever for a reset in our relationship with the Saudi dictatorship orchestrating so much of this carnage. Thanks to @FCNL's @HassanElTayyab + prev & current experts @WinWithoutWar incl @KateKizer @enfein @epeikenberry & @HASCDemocrats @HouseForeign for their work getting the most comprehensive official public report to date on the Yemen war and U.S. military support to the Saudis.”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is traveling to Saudi Arabia next month to beg our adversaries for more oil, but won't sit down with our domestic producers at the White House tomorrow. @POTUS continues to prioritize his Green New Deal agenda over the American people.”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “All of America's energy needs can be filled right here at home. So why is Biden turning to Venezuela and Saudi Arabia?”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia makes strategic and economic sense. But it would be a lot less embarrassing if he had been more realistic about the world from day one. He needs to stop bowing to the far left and start appreciating the geopolitical need for Arab partners. Link to video”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “American oil is cleaner. More reliable. And more affordable. Saudi Arabia is a key partner in the Middle East. But there's no reason to go hat in hand begging for energy that we have right here at home. Link to video”

Iraq

Cornyn (R-TX) 06/22/2022: Retweet of @TonyGonzales4TX – “School was my sanctuary from the chaos at home. Now I am 41, all grown up. Loving father of six children. Served our country in the Navy for 20 years, led men and women in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. I slay wolves every day.”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 06/22/2022: Twitter thread – “My name is Tony Gonzales and I am a survivor of domestic abuse, my stepfather would come home drunk & beat on me and my mother. One night he decided that wasn't enough and shoved a shotgun in my mother's mouth. I was 5 at the time and not strong enough to fend off the wolves.🧵⬇️ School was my sanctuary from the chaos at home. Now I am 41, all grown up. Loving father of six children. Served our country in the Navy for 20 years, led men and women in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. I slay wolves every day. As a Congressman it's my duty to pass laws that never infringe on the Constitution while protecting the lives of the innocent. In the coming days I look forward to voting YES on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.”

Turkey

Cramer (R-ND) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “It was great to see Turkish-American NBA star and freedom advocate @EnesFreedom. We continued our many conversations about the beauty of freedom! I look forward to working with you to stand up for human rights. Link to image”

Yemen

Mace (R-SC-1) 06/22/2022: Retweet of @NicholsUprising – “SC Republican @NancyMace has emerged as a key congressional supporter of invoking the 1973 War Powers Resolution to demand that the Biden administration end US military participation in the Yemen war. Mace is working across lines of partisanship and ideology to end an awful war.”

Horn of Africa

Meeks (D-NY-5) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Shocked and dismayed by the mass killing of hundreds of Amhara civilians in western Oromia. I condemn these atrocious acts of violence and call for an independent and transparent investigation. Over 200 Feared Dead in Ethiopia Massacre - The New York Times”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 06/21/2022: Twitter thread – “THIS WEEK: Join @HouseForeign as we discuss: ➡️The root causes of migration from Central America ➡️@POTUS's policy objectives in the MENA region ➡️A classified briefing on Somalia ➡️A classified briefing on Ethiopia Link to video Wednesday @ 10am ET Chairs @JoaquinCastrotx & @RepSires host: "Addressing Root Causes of Migration from Central America through Private Investment" Witnesses: - @GlasswingInt's @CelideSola - @CentAmPartners's @JFantiniPorter - @ASCOA's @EricFarns Addressing Root Causes of Migration from Central America through Private Investment: Progress in VP Harris' Call to Action... | foreignaffairs.house.gov Wednesday @ 2pm ET Chair @RepTedDeutch hosts: "The Biden Administration's Policy Objectives in the Middle East and North Africa" Witnesses: - @StateDept_NEA Asst. Secretary Barbara Leaf - @USAIDMiddleEast Acting Asst. Administrator Andrew Plitt The Biden Administration's Policy Objectives in the Middle East and North Africa - Hearings & Briefings - House Foreign Affairs Committee Thursday @ 9am ET Chair @RepGregoryMeeks hosts a classified briefing on Somalia Classified Members Briefing on Somalia - Hearings & Briefings - House Foreign Affairs Committee Thursday @ 2pm ET Chair @RepKarenBass hosts a classified briefing on Ethiopia Classified Members Briefing on Ethiopia - Hearings & Briefings - House Foreign Affairs Committee”

Pakistan

Clarke (D-NY-9) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “Such a devastating tragedy for a people who have already endured so much pain and hardship… Praying for the victims and their loved ones. Link to quoted tweetAt least 1,000 people were killed and more than 1,500 others injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, the state-run Bakhtar news agency said. Follow our updates. (Afghanistan Earthquake Live Updates: At Least 1,000 Killed - The New York Times) (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “The incalculable pain of the Afghan people continues. My heart goes out to all who are suffering, & I urge authorities to work with the international community to provide unencumbered & unconditional relief, aide & assistance directly to those in need. Link to quoted tweetAt least 1,000 people were killed and more than 1,500 others injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, the state-run Bakhtar news agency said. Follow our updates. (Afghanistan Earthquake Live Updates: At Least 1,000 Killed - The New York Times) (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “The Mapping Project is blatant, and dangerous, antisemitism - placing a target on Jewish organizations at a time when antisemitism is at an all time high. This map needs to be taken down. ‘A Jewish hit list': Antisemitic mapping project seen as incitement to violence in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe”

Cruz (R-TX) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “That's fine, nimwit. If there's a huge Islamic population in Maine, great! Why is it so horrible that parents should be able to choose where to send there kids to school? Link to quoted tweetPrivate Islamic schools and Jewish schools should open up all over Maine. The state has to fund you now so take advantage of it. Move your communities there as well. Let's see what the Supreme Court says...”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “Great afternoon with my friends in Kew Gardens Hills. Stopped by @ChazaqOrg food pantry and met with some Jewish business owners. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/22/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “INVITING AN INVASION: 'If there had been no Afghanistan disaster, there would likely have been no Ukraine invasion,' according to former secretary of state Haley says ‘Western weakness' pushed Russia to invade Ukraine, warns of looming Chinese threat... | fxn.ws   Link to image”

Garamendi (D-CA-3) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “I am deeply concerned about the recent attack on a Sikh temple in Kabul. Religious freedom is a human right that must be protected across the globe. Islamic State says attack on Sikh temple is revenge for Prophet insults... | amp.cnn.com”

Hyde-Smith (R-MS) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “This perfectly sums up @JoeBiden's complete lack of accountability. From inflation, to gas prices, to Afghanistan and to the baby formula shortage - he just keeps ignoring warning sign after glaring warning sign... Link to video”

Larson (D-CT-1) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet with @CAIRConnecticut last week! We had a good discussion on many topics including the Afghan Adjustment Act, addressing student debt, and combatting Islamophobia in our country. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 06/22/2022: Retweet of @ABC – “JUST IN: At least 920 dead in earthquake in Afghanistan. At least 1,000 dead, 1,500 injured in earthquake in Afghanistan - ABC News   Link to image”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “There are 100 million+ displaced people worldwide who have been forced from their homes – more than any other time in recorded history. From Ukraine to Afghanistan to Venezuela & beyond, we recognize their humanity & their right to seek refuge from harm. #WorldRefugeeDay Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. has long been a beacon of hope for refugees fleeing persecution or violence. Honored to lead a resolution w/ @SFRCdems @SenatorMenendez reaffirming the U.S.'s commitment to promote the welfare of refugees & displaced persons worldwide. More: (REP LIEU AND SENATOR MENENDEZ LEAD BICAMERAL RESOLUTION HONORING REFUGEES... | bit.ly)”

Meng (D-NY-6) 06/22/2022: Tweet – “Sending condolences to the people of #Afghanistan as they recover from this devastating earthquake. Saddened by the loss of life and my heart goes out to those who have been impacted. Link to quoted tweetLATEST: At least 1,000 people have been killed and more than 1,500 others have been injured in a powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, according to state media. (At least 920 dead in earthquake in Afghanistan... | abcn.ws)”

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “"The Biden admin is moving to exempt certain Afghans who may be caught up in terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds." Biden is knowingly allowing Afghans with ties to the Taliban into our country, and it is deeply troubling. Questions must be answered. DHS announces terror bar exemptions for Afghan evacuees who worked for Taliban-era civil service... | foxnews.com”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 06/21/2022: Tweet – “In what some would think is a sick joke, @SecMayorkas is now knowingly allowing Afghans with ties to the Taliban into our country. But it's not a joke. It's real, and it's just the latest unfolding from Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. DHS announces terror bar exemptions for Afghan evacuees who worked for Taliban-era civil service... | foxnews.com”

Other - Middle East

Maloney (D-NY-12) 06/21/2022: Retweet of @planetzainab – “last week @RashidaTlaib and @CarolynBMaloney wrote a letter asking for a MENA category on the us census. one day later, it was announced that the Biden admin was beginning a formal review of the government's standards for race and ethnicity statistics White House to review adding MENA category to US Census... | middleeasteye.net”