Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu July 28, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Beyer (D-VA-8) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “Today I met with the family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, whose fearless journalism earned her the respect of audiences around the world. I expressed my deepest condolences and commitment to pursue accountability for her tragic killing. Link to image”

Castro (D-TX-20) 07/27/2022: Twitter thread – “The Rwandan government was using Pegasus Spyware to monitor @ckanimba's phone as she worked with my office on her father's case. Pegasus can be used to spy on US citizens and their communications w/Congress. This software is dangerous and NSO Group must stay on the Entity List. Link to video @ckanimba The use of Pegasus and other spyware is proliferating, endangering the national security of the U.S. and our allies and enabling authoritarian regimes. Entities that create and sell spyware must be blacklisted from working with the U.S. and held accountable by the free world.”

Castro (D-TX-20) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @jsrailton – “11/ "Your testimony ... raises the prospect that communications between congress, you, and your lawyers may have also been wrongfully accessed by the entity that targeted you with #Pegasus." -@JoaquinCastrotx, who has shown KEY leadership on the mercenary spyware problem. Link to video”

Crow (D-CO-6) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “Swarms of jellyfish? FACT: there is a Jellyfish Museum in Kyiv, Ukraine featuring an “exposition of unique jellyfish” from around the world. Slava Ukraini! Link to quoted tweetRising water temperature is creating the ideal condition for swarms of jellyfish and costing the Israeli tourism industry $10 million in lost revenue (Climate change creates ideal conditions for jellyfish to breed in Israel - CNN Video) (Link to twitter.com)”

Curtis (R-UT-3) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “Comments and actions like this are why I cosponsored the COI Elliminiatin Act and defund the Commission of Inquiry. The UN has an ongoing problem exhibiting anti-Semitic behavior and it must be addressed. H.R.7223 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): COI Elimination Act   Link to quoted tweetJUST IN: UN Official Investigating Israel: ‘Jewish Lobby' Controls Social Media -- Comments deemed anti-Semitic throws UN probe of Israel into question (U.N. Official Investigating Israel: ‘Jewish Lobby' Controls Social Media... | freebeacon.com)”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “It was great to meet with @AmbHerzog, Israel's ambassador to the U.S. today. I'm proud to support the strong and deep-rooted relationship between our two nations. Link to image”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “I was glad to meet with members of Shireen Abu Akleh's family yesterday. Myself and @USProgressives will continue to advocate for an investigation into Shireen's tragic death. In the name of free press. In the name of human rights. Link to image”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “I was pleased to meet with @AmbHerzog, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. We discussed our shared national security challenges, the importance of advancing Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam, and furthering U.S. - Israeli cooperation. Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @Harbpeace – “Missing from most mainstream conversation about AIPAC spending in Dem primaries is that the group regularly attacks Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar with blatantly Islamophobic tropes, including comparing them to ISIS.”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @AmbHerzog – “I had a very good meeting today with @GOPLeader, a strong supporter of Israel and the Israel – U.S. relationship. We discussed critical national security challenges facing our two countries. Thank you for your enduring friendship and unwavering support! Link to image”

McGovern (D-MA-2) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “Grateful to meet with the Abu Akleh family today. We are urging @SecBlinken & @POTUS to launch an investigation to get truth and accountability for slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh #JusticeforShireen Link to image”

Menendez (D-NJ) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “Falsely labeling Israel as an "apartheid state" belies history & the facts. Instead of fueling fringe members within the @UN_HRC who relentlessly promote a clear bias against Israel, the @UN needs to address this prejudice undermining its critical work. Link to quoted tweetAppalling comments by @UN_HRC's Commission of Inquiry member Miloon Kothari who compounds his known predisposition against Israel with base #antisemitic allegations of "Jewish lobby" control of social media.🧵(UN official: Social media largely controlled by Jewish lobby, NGOs... | jpost.com)”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure meeting today with @AmbHerzog to discuss the US-Israel relationship and some of the most pressing issues facing the global Jewish community. Link to image”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 07/28/2022: Tweet – “Last month, I went on a bipartisan congressional visit to Israel. The U.S. Israel relationship is critical to protecting and strengthening democracy and our shared interests in the region. U.S.-Israel relationship is critical - Jewish Community Voice”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 07/28/2022: Retweet of @MSpevakNJ – “Thank you, Congressman @DonaldNorcross, for always being a steadfast ally of the State of Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Portman (R-OH) 07/27/2022: Twitter thread – “These blatantly anti-Israel comments from a member of the UN's Commission of Inquiry reflect that the commission has been biased against Israel since its inception. This year I sent a letter to @SecBlinken urging him to prioritize ending this one-sided “investigation.” UN official: Social media largely controlled by Jewish lobby, NGOs... | jpost.com”

Scott (R-FL) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “The @UNHumanRights & COI's anti-semitic attacks against our only democratic ally in the Middle East, Israel, are disgusting. No American taxpayer $$ should be used to fund this sham of a “human rights” organization. Link to quoted tweetA United Nations human-rights investigator spoke of the Jewish lobby and the overuse of antisemitism in a wide-ranging interview with the Mondoweiss website that was published on Monday. He questioned Israel's membership in the 193-nation global body. (UN official: Social media largely controlled by Jewish lobby, NGOs... | jpost.com)”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “We cannot bring Shireen Abu Akleh back but, as I told her family, we must do everything in our power to get the truth & ensure there is accountability for her killing. I'm committed to ensuring the Biden Administration pursues the “independent” investigation it called for. Link to image”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @peymaneh123 – “@RepDonBacon Dear Congressman thank you for keeping us safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 A strong policy vis-a-vis #Iran's regime is necessary as money from any sanctions relief will end in the IRGC coffers and fuel further terrorism.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @kasraNejat1 – “@RepDonBacon Thank you .@RepDonBacon for standing up to the mullah's terrorist regime of #Iran. Regime terrorist activities is by the full knowledge & carried out by #IRGC.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @IACMN – “@RepDonBacon Thank you Congressman Bacon for your steadfast stance on this. We support you in your actions to ensure IRGC remains in the FTO list and #Iranian regime not be able to receive any concessions.”

Rubio (R-FL) 07/27/2022: Twitter thread – “Sen. Rubio, @SenJoniErnst, and colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers after the Biden Administration stalled investigations into Iranians linked to terrorists in #Argentina. English/Español: Rubio, Ernst, Colleagues Demand Answers as Biden Administration Stalls Investigation of Iranians Linked to Terrorism in Argentina... | rubio.senate.gov El sen. Rubio, @SenJoniErnst y colegas enviaron una carta al fiscal general de EE.UU. pidiendo una explicación mientras la Administración Biden retraza investigación de iraníes con vínculos al terrorismo en #Argentina. Lea más 👇 Rubio, Ernst y Colegas Exigen Respuestas Mientras la Administración Biden Retraza Investigación de Iraníes con Vínculos al Terrorismo en Argentina... | rubio.senate.gov”

Tuberville (R-AL) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “Our nation faces all kinds of national security issues—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, terrorists. The #FY23NDAA can't wait on the politics. Call the vote, @SenSchumer.”

Egypt

Meeks (D-NY-5) 07/27/2022: Twitter thread – “Chair @RepGregoryMeeks and Ranking Member @RepMcCaul today issued the following statement regarding Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Egypt, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Republic of Congo: Link to image You can view the press release here: Meeks, McCaul Issue Statement on Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's Tour in Africa... | foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Saudi Arabia

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “"I have a real problem with [LIV golf] coming after a 100 year-old institution, coming after an American institution, with a billion dollars of unlimited Saudi money that's connected to terrorism. " More from Rep. Roy on his push for a FARA investigation on @varneyco: Link to video”

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “.@TheJusticeDept must investigate @LIVGolfInv & who among its representatives (lobbyist, PR agents, players) are registered as foreign agents (under FARA) given blatant promotion of Saudi Arabia via $1BB spent from its Public Investment Fund targeting @PGATour's members. Link to video”

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “And it's' also a massive Saudi PR campaign targeting the @PGATour in the process - deserving of review by the Department of Justice regarding the apparent failure to properly register as Foreign Agents under FARA… not to mention a slap to 9/11 families. But yeah… $$$. Link to quoted tweetClearly majors isn't the be all end all to all players.💰is to a majority of them. What are the reasons players want to win majors? 💰is high on the list, let's not be naive. LIV is guaranteed money with huge purses and small fields =💰”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 07/28/2022: Retweet of @jamiedupree – “I see the bots are out today, demanding that I report what's actually in the bill (accusations of garbage, waste, etc). Okay, let's do that. The focus is getting extra health benefits to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while they served in Iraq or Afghanistan. 🧵 Link to image”

Turkey

Titus (D-NV-1) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “Spoke @TheAHIinDC on the annual Commemoration of the 48th Anniversary of Turkey's Illegal Invasion of Cyprus. As a proud Greek American, I abhor Turkey's actions in the region. The U.S. must stand strong against selling them F16s.”

Libya

Wagner (R-MO-2) 07/28/2022: Twitter thread – “I spoke on the House Floor in support of legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to four American heroes who died in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. Ann Wagner - I spoke on the House Floor in support of... | By Ann... Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Navy SEALs Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, and Staff Sergeant Sean Smith served honorably and died in service to our country. These four brave men lived exceptionally impressive lives that we recognize today, & they more than earned this honor.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 07/28/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to @StateSEAS Lipstadt, @IRF_Ambassador Hussain, and the rest of the Biden Administration officials who joined the House & Senate Antisemitism Task Forces this morning. Together, we will combat and defeat antisemitism at home and abroad. Link to image”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “The legacy of Nazis' antisemitism is real, dangerous, and poses a continued threat around the world today. Global leaders have a responsibility to recognize that and ensure the atrocities of the Holocaust are never repeated. Thank you, @StateSEAS, for these important words. Link to quoted tweetDeeply alarmed by the Hungarian prime minister's use of rhetoric that clearly evokes Nazi racial ideology. Nearly 75 yrs after the end of the Holocaust, it is inexcusable for a leader to make light of Nazi mass murder, especially one who claims zero tolerance of antisemitism.”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @Mostofsky – “I think now @mattgaetz needs to #SueTheView for hinting to him being a pseudo-Nazi. I take umbrage with this, as I know him & his wife personally, and this is the furthest from the truth. As an Orthodox Jew, Nazis - "neo" & otherwise - don't tend to be friends w/ ppl like me. Link to quoted tweet”

Jones (D-NY-17) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @MattNosanchuk – “1/2 Thank you, @MondaireJones, for joining us at @CBEBK last night. We appreciated your thoughtful answers and your commitment to issues of concern to the pluralistic and diverse Jewish community that @NYJewishAgenda represents. Link to quoted tweet”

Langevin (D-RI-2) 07/28/2022: Tweet – “Anti-semitism is never funny. The Holocaust and Anne Frank's memory are not punch lines. I'm glad that Atlantic Sports Bar has apologized for their revolting joke. But they should have known better than to have posted it in the first place. Antisemitic meme posted by RI restaurant prompts major backlash... | boston.com”

Meng (D-NY-6) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to @capasadc and @jewishstaff for inviting me and my friend @RepLoisFrankel to participate in a panel talking about the heritage, culture, and the ways in which the Jewish and Asian American communities can come together to combat hate. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Cotton (R-AR) 07/28/2022: Tweet – “9% inflation during a recession. Brought to you by the same Democratic geniuses who planned the Afghanistan retreat.”

Hice (R-GA-10) 07/28/2022: Tweet – “Biden's Energy Crisis Biden's Economic Crisis Biden's Inflation Crisis Biden's Gas Price Crisis Biden's Border Crisis Biden's Crime Crisis Biden's Baby Formula Crisis Biden's Afghan Evacuation Crisis Biden's National Security Crisis Biden's Recession Crisis”

LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 07/28/2022: Tweet – “Team Biden's first instinct is to deny a problem exists - see: inflation, gas prices, Afghanistan, Hunter, etc. We are facing a recession and no amount of changing definitions alters what the American people see. Ignoring problems doesn't make them go away, it makes them worse.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 07/27/2022: Retweet of @saf_rauf – “@RepMeijer is the type of American we need in Washington. He was instrumental in my release from Taliban captivity. He lives by American ideals. Vote @RepMeijer for congress. Link to quoted tweet”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 07/27/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepMeijer is the type of American we need in Washington. He was instrumental in my release from Taliban captivity. He lives by American ideals. Vote @RepMeijer for congress. (Link to twitter.com) – “@saf_rauf @RepMeijer Thank you Safi! Here to help 🤝”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 07/28/2022: Retweet of @CongressmanHice – “Biden's Energy Crisis Biden's Economic Crisis Biden's Inflation Crisis Biden's Gas Price Crisis Biden's Border Crisis Biden's Crime Crisis Biden's Baby Formula Crisis Biden's Afghan Evacuation Crisis Biden's National Security Crisis Biden's Recession Crisis”

Risch (R-ID) 07/27/2022: Tweet – “It's been nearly one year since the #Taliban's brutal takeover in #Afghanistan, and the UN still isn't doing enough to hold the Taliban accountable for its continued abuses of Afghan women and girls' #humanrights. @UN has the tools. It's time to use them. Risch, Menendez, Shaheen, Ernst Urge UN to Hold Taliban Accountable for Brazen Attacks on Human Rights of Afghan Women, Girls | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”