Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun September 18, 2022

Last updated on Sun September 18, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/17/2022: Retweet of @RepTedDeutch – “Yesterday marked the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords & the beginning of a new geopolitical era in the Middle East. The Accords have unleashed an unparalleled amount of cooperation & people-to-people ties between Israel & its regional partners - new and old.

Mast (R-FL-18) 09/17/2022: Tweet – “Hate is a learned behavior. In the case of kids growing up in Palestinian Authority-controlled areas, it's literally being taught in their schools. Defunding Extremism in Palestinian Authority-Controlled Areas... | mast.house.gov


Iran

Waltz (R-FL-6) 09/17/2022: Tweet – “The thing #Iran's regime fears the most is Iranian women demanding freedom… Link to quoted tweetAt Mahsa Amini's funeral in her hometown of Saqqez, Kurdistan province, women take their headscarves off in protest against Iran's forced hijab law amid "death to the dictator" chants. Mahsa, 22, died in custody after being arrested by morality police. (Link to twitter.com)


Saudi Arabia

Cartwright (D-PA-8) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “My opponent was a senior executive at a lobbying firm that worked against the families of the American victims of 9/11 on behalf of the Saudi Arabian government. Jim Bognet has shown that he will sell out to the highest bidder. We can't trust him. Jim Bognet's Work for Saudi-Funded Lobby Centered in New Attack Ad... | theintercept.com


Iraq

Bice (R-OK-5) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️ Link to quoted tweetGrowing up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with Iraqi-born parents in a mostly white Baptist neighborhood, @hudabeauty was frequently bullied for her ethnicity. She later went on to start her own cosmetics line, Huda Beauty. (Top Creators 2022... | trib.al) #ForbesTopCreators (Link to twitter.com)

Garcia (R-CA-25) 09/17/2022: Tweet – “When I entered the Naval Academy, I swore an oath to uphold the United States Constitution. From the skies over Baghdad to the halls of Congress, that solemn duty has remained my focus. And it remains the honor of my life to defend our Constitution. #ConstitutionDay Link to image


Pakistan

Pappas (D-NH-1) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “I was honored to join members of New Hampshire's Pakistani community last night in Manchester who are working to support the victims of catastrophic flooding in Pakistan. Thank you for inviting me to listen and for continuing to raise awareness. #NHPolitics Link to image

Van Hollen (D-MD) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “The catastrophic flooding in Pakistan has resulted in 1400 lives lost, millions homeless & $30b in damage. I applaud USG for response to date but w/o more help things will get even worse. Need bold plan to help people rebuild & US should be a true partner. 3.4 million children in Pakistan need 'immediate, lifesaving support' after floods: UNICEF | CNN


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Frankel (D-FL-21) 09/17/2022: Tweet – “It's troubling to see these reports. The Bipartisan Task Force to Combat Antisemitism had a productive meeting with @Official_SCN this week to discuss the threats facing Jewish & other faith-based communities, as well as the best practices to identify, report, & combat them. Link to quoted tweetHate in the Sunshine State: new ADL report said extremist incidents skyrocketing in Florida (Hate in the Sunshine State: new ADL report said extremist incidents skyrocketing in Florida... | wpbf.com)

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 09/17/2022: Twitter thread – “I've called on @SecMayorkas and @DHSgov to take action to combat antisemitism & prosecute antisemitic hate crimes in NJ & nationwide. Only by working together can we address antisemitism and ensure the safety and security of the American Jewish community. Gottheimer calls on Homeland Security Secretary to address antisemitism in New Jersey, nationwide - WRNJ Radio Domestic terrorism and antisemitism are on the rise, and combatting far-right extremist groups like the Oath Keepers — who directly threaten our safety & our democracy — must be a top priority.

Newman (D-IL-3) 09/17/2022: Retweet of @downwithtyranny – “It's Easy For New Yorkers To Call Mississippi Backwards & Corrupt; Sometimes A Mirror Is Called For It's Easy For New Yorkers To Call Mississippi Backwards & Corrupt; Sometimes A Mirror Is Called For... | downwithtyranny.com Do You Know What A Yeshiva Is? Link to image


Afghanistan

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “The Afghan Fund will help restore economic stability and relieve suffering for the people of Afghanistan. And I look forward to seeing more reforms at the Central Bank to directly address this devastating humanitarian crisis. U.S. sets up $3.5 billion fund to aid Afghanistan using frozen bank reserves... | cbsnews.com