Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue July 12, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 07/11/2022: Twitter thread – “I recently joined a bipartisan delegation to Israel, one of America's closest allies. It is essential that Congress continue its bipartisan support for tight-knit US-Israel collaboration & I have encouraged POTUS to advance the Abraham Accords in his upcoming visit to the region. Link to image Read more about my visit here. Following Israel trip, lawmakers urge Biden to push Saudi-Israel normalization... | jewishinsider.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “Ahead of the President's trip to the Middle East, I urge him to encourage deepened defense cooperation between Abraham Accords states. Collective defense and information sharing is necessary in combatting Iranian aggression. Following Israel trip, lawmakers urge Biden to push Saudi-Israel normalization... | ow.ly”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Herod, King of Judea, would have undoubtedly been a Democrat.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “Pleased to see @StateSEAS travel to the Mid East to continue her important work combatting antisemitism & promoting tolerance. Antisemitism is dangerously on the rise at home & globally, and I'm glad Amb. Lipstadt is leading the critical fight to eradicate antisemitism. Link to quoted tweetI discussed my trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the UAE with @Reuters's @alexjcornwell, highlighting my frank and open discussions with Saudi officials, as well as clear willingness on all sides to continue the conversations and pursue joint initiatives. (U.S. envoy discusses hostility towards Jews with Saudi officials... | reuters.com)”

Grassley (R-IA) 07/11/2022: Retweet of @ChuckGrassley – “Attended the Tifereth Israel Women's League Gala in Des Moines tonight to celebrate their 100th anniversary Link to image”

Hagerty (R-TN) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “This decision is wrong, not how the U.S. should treat our ally Israel & must be reversed. The Biden Admin should respect Israel's request, stop undermining U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital & stop signaling support for dividing Jerusalem. Link to quoted tweetScoop: The U.S. rejected an Israeli request to allow Israeli government officials to join President Biden's upcoming visit to the Augusta Victoria Palestinian hospital in East Jerusalem. My story on @axios (U.S. rejected request for Israeli officials to join Biden's East Jerusalem visit... | axios.com)”

Johnson (D-GA-4) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “.@Cornell Looking forward to joining @WeDemandJustice's @cdkang76, @RepSteveIsrael, professor @DavidAlexBatema for a webinar tonight to discuss the Supreme Court's recent decisions and how we can reform the Court. #SCOTUS Should the Supreme Court be Reformed?... | bit.ly”

Massie (R-KY-4) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “For those who say, “<insert-state-here> is a welfare state, because it sends X billions to Washington and it gets X+Y billions back.” how much did Ukraine pay in? Egypt? Israel? Afghanistan?”

Rosen (D-NV) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “As a co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucuses, I'm leading my caucus colleagues in urging @POTUS to use his upcoming Middle East trip to build on the normalization agreements between Israel & the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, & Morocco, & to widen the circle of peace to new countries. Link to image   Link to quoted tweetThe legislators warned that the Iraqi law "jeopardizes freedom of expression, promotes an environment of antisemitism, and could deter other states that have yet to normalize relations with Israel." (Lawmakers urge Biden to push back on Iraq's anti-Israel law during Mideast trip... | jewishinsider.com)”

Scott (R-FL) 07/11/2022: Twitter thread – “So much wrong here... 1. @JoeBiden inherited a more stable Middle East thanks to Trump's Abraham Accords. 2. Biden's failed Afghanistan withdrawal & Iran appeasement gave new life to terrorism in the region.   We won't forget Biden's failures or let him rewrite history. (1/2) Link to quoted tweetIn an op-ed, @POTUS defends his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, writing that the U.S. can help in a way “no other country can.” (Opinion | Joe Biden: Why I'm going to Saudi Arabia) Congress MUST pass my bill NOW to launch a bicameral, bipartisan investigation into @JoeBiden's failed Afghanistan withdrawal that took the lives of U.S. service members & handed BILLIONS OF DOLLARS of military equipment to Taliban terrorists. (2/2) Sen. Rick Scott Leads Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Establishing a Bipartis... | rickscott.senate.gov”

Syria

Bowman (D-NY-16) 07/11/2022: Twitter thread – “🧵This year's NDAA would authorize upwards of $840 billion for the Pentagon. The American people deserve public discourse before we engage in conflict overseas that requires the full service & sacrifice of our military personnel. Congressional war powers must be restored. Our U.S. military presence in Syria necessitates a long overdue vote in Congress. I was proud to introduce this Syria amendment for the first time in last year's NDAA and to be joined by Congressional leaders on war powers. The majority of our caucus agrees on this common-sense amendment, in addition to several colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Former Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford has been raising these issues for years and I'm grateful for his advocacy. The American people deserve transparency about how the Pentagon uses its funding - which exceeds our spending on domestic priorities like education, health, and housing combined. We also need a public disclosure to identify our overseas military footprint. In addition, we need transparency about recruitment practices at our public schools, especially in underserved communities of color where opportunities may seem limited and unavailable. We need to take care of our lowest paid service members & DOD civilian employees. There's no reason anyone, including our service members & their families, should be relying on food pantry lines or wondering how they are going to afford basic & necessary costs like child care. My priority is taking care of people, and making sure we are holding the Pentagon accountable when it comes to how we spend billions of dollars every year. These NDAA amendments would allow us to do that.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Unconscionable that Russia blocked the reauthorization of the Bab al-Hawa border crossing, through which 2.4 mil people in NW Syria receive aid each month, forcing its mandate to expire. The UNSC must reauthorize this vital crossing to avoid a catastrophe for millions of Syrians.”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 07/11/2022: Retweet of @USAmbUN – “Deeply disappointed the UNSC didn't renew the Syria cross-border mandate for a full year due to one Member State. Millions of Syrians are counting on us. The U.S. isn't done fighting for them. I promised aid workers & refugees I would do everything I could to get them needed aid.”

Risch (R-ID) 07/12/2022: Twitter thread – “Since 2014, Syrians have relied on cross-border operations for life-saving humanitarian needs. Today, #Putin's callous indifference to the suffering of the #Syrian people was on full display when he single-handedly prevented the renewal of this crossing for another 12 months. The mandate may end in 6 months, but our efforts to support #Syrians will not. The UNSC must find the political will to counter this vicious indifference. #Putin must not be the bottleneck to this recurring problem. It is time to find a solution that does not involve #Russia.”

Warner (D-VA) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “We're spending most of our time focusing on the challenges of Russia and China, but terrorists who want to kill Americans and their allies are still out there. Thanks to the brave men and women in the US military and intelligence community who are working to end that threat. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: The U.S. has killed Maher al-Agal, one of the top five ISIS leaders and the leader of ISIS in Syria in a UAS strike outside Jindayris in northwest Syria, according to @CENTCOM An initial review indicates there were no civilian casualties.”

Iran

Burchett (R-TN-2) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Why is @potus dealing with dictators when we can do it all here? White House is pressed on potential oil deals with Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Iran... | politico.com”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “Make it clear, there will be a massive cost to #Iran. They will lose multiples of what they profit. Link to quoted tweetNSA Sullivan- “Our information indicates that the Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia up to several hundred UAVs, including weapons-capable UAVs, on an expedited timeline,””

Lankford (R-OK) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Iran's aggressive actions in the Middle East & Ukraine remind the world that they are a hostile nation--which is exactly why the US should increase pressure & not make any deals with a nation that is backing Putin. Iran Set to Provide Russia With Armed Drones, White House Says... | wsj.com”

Lankford (R-OK) 07/12/2022: GETTR Post – “Iran's aggressive actions in the Middle East & Ukraine remind the world that they are a hostile nation--which is exactly why the US should increase pressure & not make any deals with a nation that is backing Putin. Iran Set to Provide Russia With Armed Drones, White House Says | wsj.com”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden knows that our country runs on oil and natural gas — that's why he's begging our adversaries for it. #AmericaLast is sabotaging U.S. energy while emboldening Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China.”

Risch (R-ID) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “As the admin continues to string along #JCPOA talks, there's new evidence that #Iran is prepared to provide #Russia with drones to assault #Ukraine. Iran continues to demonstrate a lack of good faith. It's time to end #JCPOA discussions, ramp up sanctions, & restore deterrence.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “As Biden heads to the Middle East this week I hope he will offer support to the Iranian women who are defying the regime's mandatory hijab laws. #No2Hijab #حجاب_بی_حجاب”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “US taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund Iranian proxies. Link to quoted tweetThis week @RulesReps & @RulesDemocrats will consider 2 key Amendments on @DeptofDefense giving $$ directly or indirectly to #Badr Corps and the rest of #Iraq's worst of worst and designated terrorist groups.... Let's discuss why this is even up for debate. 1/🧵 (Link to twitter.com)”

Saudi Arabia

Braun (R-IN) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “We shot ourselves in the foot by eliminating American energy independence. Now we're groveling over in the Middle East. Biden asking Saudi Arabia for help to lower US gas prices... | video.foxnews.com”

Braun (R-IN) 07/12/2022: Retweet of @ChadPergram – “GOP IN Sen Braun on Fox on Biden going to Mideast/gas prices: Groveling over there, asking them to increase their supply..it just doesn't make sense..by eliminating our energy ascendancy, and now have to go over and beg folks like Saudi Arabia”

Doggett (D-TX-35) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “After his disregard for human rights in meeting with the murderous Saudis, there is good reason to be concerned that the Administration could abandon the Uyghurs. This must not happen. Opinion | Biden is under pressure to go soft on China's genocide - The Washington Post”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “I couldn't agree more, @RepFredKeller! Link to quoted tweetHere's a thought, Mr. President: Instead flying across the world to beg for Saudi oil, cancel your trip and go meet with American oil and natural gas producers to get energy prices under control.”

Emmer (R-MN-6) 07/12/2022: Retweet of @RepFredKeller – “Here's a thought, Mr. President: Instead flying across the world to beg for Saudi oil, cancel your trip and go meet with American oil and natural gas producers to get energy prices under control.”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “Can Democrats explain how Saudi Arabia drilling for oil doesn't "harm" the planet but American drilling does?”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 07/11/2022: GETTR Post – “So President Biden sends 5 million barrels of oil to China, and tomorrow he goes to Saudi Arabia to beg them to send us more oil. I'm not sure anyone is home at the White House! Why Is The U.S. Sending Its Emergency Oil Reserves To China? | t.co”

Hudson (R-NC-8) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “🚨 Gas prices in NC are now up 51.4% from one year ago (when prices were already at a 7-year high), while diesel is up 78%. Instead of tapping our reserves and visiting Saudi Arabia this week, it's time for the Biden admin to unleash American energy! North Carolina has seen a 51.4% increase in gas prices since last year... | fox46.com”

Keller (R-PA-12) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Here's a thought, Mr. President: Instead flying across the world to beg for Saudi oil, cancel your trip and go meet with American oil and natural gas producers to get energy prices under control.”

Letlow (R-LA-5) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “When is this Administration going to realize that the solution to lowering gas prices is ramping up production in the Gulf of Mexico, not the Persian Gulf? Biden's Quest for Saudi Oil Faces Reality-Check of Slim Capacity... | bloomberg.com”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/12/2022: Retweet of @RepFredKeller – “Here's a thought, Mr. President: Instead flying across the world to beg for Saudi oil, cancel your trip and go meet with American oil and natural gas producers to get energy prices under control.”

Merkley (D-OR) 07/12/2022: Twitter thread – “As @POTUS heads to the Middle East this week, he must put human rights at the center of the agenda. Analysis | Biden's Saudi trip spotlights age-old tension between human rights agenda and political reality Read the letter I led with Senate colleagues here ⬇️ Merkley, Leahy, Wyden, Blumenthal Urge President Biden to Center Human Rights Concerns During Trip to Saudi Arabia | U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Instead of flying to Saudi Arabia to beg for foreign oil, President Biden should cancel his flight and meet with U.S. energy producers instead. We need to restore American energy independence to lower gas prices and strengthen energy security!”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “It's good DOJ is probing corruption in pro golf but every day that passes wastes time to prosecute donald trump for his crimes and emboldens other insurrectionists. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with the breakaway LIV Golf series, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, a tour spokeswoman confirmed. (PGA Tour's Fight With LIV Golf Reaches Justice Department... | nyti.ms)”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “It's fascinating to see the Left pick and choose who outrages them. Their targeting of Saudi Arabia jeopardized a critical security and trade partnership during an energy crisis. Meanwhile, they're silent on China. Link to video”

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “"[Saudi Arabia's] dollars are being used to enhance that government's brand and positioning here in the United States." "And yet, suspiciously, LIV Golf and entities tied to it have not registered their FARA affiliation with the Department of Justice." Chip Roy calls on DOJ to require LIV Golf register as a 'foreign agent' for Saudi Arabia... | foxnews.com”

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/12/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Chip Roy calls on DOJ to require LIV Golf register as a 'foreign agent' for Saudi Arabia Chip Roy calls on DOJ to require LIV Golf register as a 'foreign agent' for Saudi Arabia | Fox News”

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/12/2022: Retweet of @LoewyLawFirm – “Great work by ⁦@chiproytx⁩ here. Many more questions need to be asked about why an autocratic regime wants to sponsor a golf tour. Chip Roy calls on DOJ to require LIV Golf register as a 'foreign agent' for Saudi Arabia | Fox News”

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “There is no mistaking the origins & purpose of ⁦@LIVGolfInv⁩. Saudi Arabia is funneling money thru its Public Investment Fund to enhance that govt's brand & positioning here in the U.S., yet LIV, et. al. haven't registered as Foreign Agent. @PGATour Chip Roy calls on DOJ to require LIV Golf register as a 'foreign agent' for Saudi Arabia | Fox News”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “If you have to pen an op-ed to defend a trip before even going, you've already lost the narrative. Find out what I hope Biden will actually discuss with Saudi Arabia on Friday👇 Link to video”

Wicker (R-MS) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “Amid disastrously high gas prices, President Biden is asking others to increase drilling instead of unleashing our own domestic energy production. Biden's Middle East Trip Is a High-Risk Bid to Reset Saudi Relations - WSJ”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “I joined my colleagues from the Latino Jewish Caucus in a joint statement condemning The Mapping Project's targeting of Jewish places of worship and public centers. We stand united with the Jewish community and will continue to denounce & condemn these acts of hate. Link to quoted tweetThe Mapping Project's targeting of Jewish places of worship and public centers is a troubling attack on our Jewish communities. Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus vow to utilize resources at our disposal, including increased security for communities vulnerable to hate crimes. (Link to twitter.com)”

Espaillat (D-NY-13) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “The Mapping Project's targeting of Jewish places of worship and public centers is a troubling attack on our Jewish communities. Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus vow to utilize resources at our disposal, including increased security for communities vulnerable to hate crimes. Link to image”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 07/12/2022: Twitter thread – “I was grateful for the opportunity to speak at the recent unveiling of the new Holocaust memorial sculpture at Meijer Gardens. The sculpture, "Ways to Say Goodbye" by Ariel Schlesinger, was made possible by donations from the @JewishFedGR & the Pestka family. 1/2 Link to image The piece honors the memory of Henry Petska, other survivors who settled in West Michigan, & the millions who perished in the Holocaust. It will serve as a gathering place for the Jewish community of GR & a teaching tool for educators to address the Holocaust & its legacy. 2/2”

Meng (D-NY-6) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to Ohr Natan, which serves the Bukharian Jewish community in Queens, for inviting me to take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new synagogue and community center in #RegoPark. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “Shouldn't you be talking to @mattgaetz and @RepMTG about Ukraine? Cause they are promising to cut off Ukraine aid if your party takes control of the House? Or is this a way to appease your anti Ukraine base? Link to quoted tweetI hope @JakeSullivan46 handles Kyiv better than Kabul. (Link to twitter.com)”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 07/12/2022: Retweet of @jeff_phaneuf – “At @n1leftbehind, we are working to ensure that those who serve the US combat mission in #Afghanistan and elsewhere have the chance at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in #America. Thank you, @RepMoulton, for leading on this. Link to quoted tweet”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Biden betrayed every veteran of the War on Terror when he abandoned Afghanistan to the Taliban. But many of our Afghan allies continued the fight this admin left behind. Now, the White House can't even offer them a word of support… EXCLUSIVE: State Dept. Undermines Afghan Freedom Fighters, Condemning Their Fight Against the Taliban - The Foreign Desk | by Lisa Daftari”

Spartz (R-IN-5) 07/11/2022: Tweet – “I hope @JakeSullivan46 handles Kyiv better than Kabul. Link to quoted tweetSpoke to @JakeSullivan46 as part of ongoing dialogue. Thanked 🇺🇸 for allocating another package of defense aid to 🇺🇦. Stressed the 🇺🇸 leadership in supporting 🇺🇦 in our struggle for freedom and territorial integrity. (Link to twitter.com)”

Turner (R-OH-10) 07/11/2022: Retweet of @HouseIntelGOP – “"It is a detriment to our national security to transfer individuals with suspected connections to terrorists organizations to Afghanistan." Read more on LR @RepMikeTurner's legislation here: Turner's bipartisan bill ends funding of Guantanamo Bay terrorist transfers to Afghanistan - Ripon Advance”

Turner (R-OH-10) 07/12/2022: Retweet of @ThomasGnau – “.@RepMikeTurner asks @POTUS to cooperate in Afghanistan @SIGARHQ inquiry Turner asks Biden to cooperate in Afghanistan inquiry... | daytondailynews.com”

Other - Middle East

Hinson (R-IA-1) 07/12/2022: Tweet – “Maher al-Agal was an evil terrorist, and the world is a safer place with him dead. The United States must continue to do everything we can to thwart terrorism and protect our homeland. Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING: Top ISIS leader killed by US air strike (Top ISIS leader killed by US air strike... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”