Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed September 21, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Brown (D-OH-11) 09/20/2022: Retweet of @jewishcleveland – “Thank you @RepShontelBrown, @RepDaveJoyce, @RepTimRyan, @RepMarcyKaptur, @RepBalderson, @RepAGonzalez, @RepMikeCarey and @RepBeatty for leading on this important bill to enshrine Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a National Memorial. Via @CleveJN U.S. House passes Kol Israel Holocaust memorial bill national status... | clevelandjewishnews.com”

Brown (D-OH-11) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “The House passage of the @kol_israelcle Holocaust Memorial designation to become a National Memorial was a huge win for Northeast Ohio and our Jewish brothers and sisters. Now the bill is off to the Senate for passage! House of Representatives approves bill to give Holocaust memorial in Bedford Heights national status... | cleveland.com”

Carey (R-OH-15) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “Two years ago, President Trump signed the landmark Abraham Accords to help bring peace as well as economic and national security to our ally Israel and their neighboring nations in the Middle East.”

Joyce (R-OH-14) 09/20/2022: Retweet of @jewishcleveland – “Thank you @RepShontelBrown, @RepDaveJoyce, @RepTimRyan, @RepMarcyKaptur, @RepBalderson, @RepAGonzalez, @RepMikeCarey and @RepBeatty for leading on this important bill to enshrine Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial as a National Memorial. Via @CleveJN U.S. House passes Kol Israel Holocaust memorial bill national status... | clevelandjewishnews.com”

Katko (R-NY-24) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Every year, @MaxwellSU brings a group of students from Israel to DC to meet with leaders and learn about American politics. It was an honor to meet with these students and discuss our countries' shared interests. Link to image”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “If @POTUS is serious about protecting Israel & preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, his admin CANNOT rejoin the failed JCPOA. We must use maximum pressure against the leading state sponsor of terrorism - especially as they continue to target Americans on US soil.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Working with the Holocuast-denying Iran is a betrayal to Israel. The Iran Nuclear Deal should've never happened in the first place, and President Biden's attempt to re-enter that disaster is a slap in the face to our ally. Link to quoted tweetWhen asked if he believed the Holocaust happened, Iranian President Raisi told Lesley Stahl, “There are some signs that it happened. If so, they should allow it to be investigated and researched.” (Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says he cannot trust Americans, calls sanctions "tyrannical"... | cbsn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 09/21/2022: Twitter thread – “I fundamentally reject the notion that one cannot support Israel's right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state and be a progressive. Link to quoted tweetCongresswoman @RashidaTlaib said on Tuesday that “I want you all to know that among #progressives, it becomes clear that you cannot claim to hold progressive values, yet back #Israel's apartheid government." Report by @ZvikaKlein (Rashida Tlaib: 'You cannot hold progressive values and back Israel'... | jpost.com) I proudly embrace both of these political positions and identities, even as I have criticized some of the policies and actions of democratically-elected Israeli governments over time. I would happily put my progressive record and credentials up against anyone's. It is both wrong and self-defeating for progressive leaders to abide such an offensive litmus tests.”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 09/20/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨 TODAY IS PATH TO VICTORY 🚨 Don't miss your chance to hear from key Democratic leaders at our #PathToVictory rally TONIGHT. Sign up now to join @TeamPelosi, @JohnFetterman, @CheriBeasleyNC, @DouglasEmhoff, and more at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT. ➡️Path to Victory: Democracy Depends On Us · Jewish Democratic Council of America... | mobilize.us   Link to image”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 09/21/2022: Retweet of @DemMaj4Israel – “Rep. @BradSherman's bill H.R.2374, the Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act, is vital legislation that would combat the dangerous anti-Israel and antisemitic content found in educational materials at @UNRWA and Palestinian Authority schools. Link to video”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 09/21/2022: Twitter thread – “This is so surreal! My kids and I had so much fun doing this together w/ @Miranda_Paul. Growing up in a #Palestinian family & in #southwestDetroit was special. I hope children see themselves in our story and what's possible. P.S. Check out Tayta in the background on the cover. Link to quoted tweetTo lighten a heavy week, I'm making a long-overdue book announcement! Such an honor to work with @RashidaTlaib, Adam Tlaib, & @oliviaaserr on MAMA IN CONGRESS, out this Sept. from @ClarionBooks at @HarperChildrens. Read all about it --> (Mama in Congress... | harpercollins.com) @emliterary (Link to twitter.com) The book is available now! Mama in Congress... | harpercollins.com”

Torres (D-NY-15) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “There's nothing progressive about advocating for the end of Israel as a Jewish State. Nothing progressive about opposing the Abraham Accords, which promotes peace. Nothing progressive about opposing Iron Dome, which protects civilians from indiscriminate rocket fire. Link to quoted tweetCongresswoman @RashidaTlaib said on Tuesday that “I want you all to know that among #progressives, it becomes clear that you cannot claim to hold progressive values, yet back #Israel's apartheid government." Report by @ZvikaKlein (Rashida Tlaib: 'You cannot hold progressive values and back Israel'... | jpost.com)”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “CUNY appointed a former leader in a pro-Hamas organization to oversee an investigation into antisemitism. If that's what you view as a legitimate investigation, you may as well not have one at all. It's long past time to clean house at CUNY! Link to image”

Syria

Hill (R-AR-2) 09/20/2022: Twitter thread – “My bill to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria passed the House today. Rep. Hill Remarks on H.R. 6265... | youtube.com If we do not work with our like-minded partners to first hinder the narcotics trade and replace it with a working system of institutions that serve the Syrian people, then Assad will add the title “Drug Kingpin” to his recognized global status as a leading mass murderer.”

Lebanon

Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Hezbollah is a terror proxy for Iran. It's time for the EU to join the US, Germany, Argentina, the Arab League & others in saying what Hezbollah openly admits - that it is one, unified terrorist organization. Today the House urged the EU to act. Watch my remarks below. Link to video”

Manning (D-NC-6) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “I helped introduce a bipartisan resolution with @RepTedDeutch calling on the EU to designate Hezbollah - as a whole - as a terrorist organization. Bipartisan H.Res.558... | youtu.be”

Rep. Pat Ryan 09/21/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday I voted for H.Res.558, which urged the EU to join the US in designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. This would make it harder for Hezbollah to fund its destabilizing activities in the Middle East. We must continue to stand strong against global terrorism.”

Iran

Arrington (R-TX-19) 09/21/2022: Twitter thread – “It is irrational to believe that the risk of unvaccinated troops outweighs the threat of China, Iran, Russia, & other adversaries. We must prioritize military readiness over illogical mandates & defend our servicemembers who are being punished for refusing to take the COVID vax. Members of Congress demand answers from Austin over 'blanket denial' of religious vaccine accommodations... | foxnews.com”

Boyle (D-PA-2) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Remarkable courage Link to quoted tweetMore brave Iranian women removing their head scarfs in public. #MahsaAmini (Link to twitter.com)”

Cotton (R-AR) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “A president who ‘stands with the women of Iran' wouldn't beg to cut a nuclear deal with the regime responsible for their suffering.”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/20/2022: Retweet of @AlinejadMasih – “1) “ I removed my hijab in the street of Tehran where #MahsaAmini got arrested for inappropriate hijab & dared hijab police to arrest me” Across Iran women removing their hijab in public in protest to the murder of Mahsa. #WalkingUnveiled is Punishable crime in Iran. #مهسا_امینی Link to video”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/20/2022: In reply to Tweet✍️ FM Lavrov's article "The Caspian – a unique region of neighbourliness" ❗️ Russia's vital interests include durable peace, stability and security in the Caspian Region. 🔗(Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's article on cooperation in the Caspian Region, The International Affairs, September 20th, 2022 - International Affairs) (Link to twitter.com) – “@mfa_russia @MFA_KZ @IranembinRussia @rusemb_tm @AzerbaijanMFA @RussiaUN @RusMission_EU @mission_russian @Rfembkazakhstan Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 09/21/2022: Retweet of @FridaGhitis – “The scenes in Iran are astonishing. How far will these protests go? Link to video”

Risch (R-ID) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “Mahsa Amini's murder is a horrifying reminder of what #Iran's regime believes & the Iranian people know it. The U.S. only empowers the regime by continuing nuclear deal negotiations. We must stop. #IranProtests”

Rubio (R-FL) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “While @UN provides a platform for the Iranian regime to spread its lies, the brutal truth of life in #Iran is clear.🇮🇷 "morality police" arrested #MahsaAmini for violating the Ayatollah's dress code & beat her to death.Those involved in this outrageous crime should face sanctions Link to quoted tweetProtests and a stalled nuclear deal are only a few of the challenges Tehran is facing (Difficult Times for Iran's Hardline Leadership... | trib.al)”

Steel (R-CA-48) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “This week, while Iranian President Raisi is at the U.N. telling lies and threatening the free world, I'm working to pass my bill to ensure that the United States has the tools we need to prevent a nuclear Iran. Read more: Bipartisan Steel bill would make sanctions against Iran permanent - Ripon Advance”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/20/2022: Retweet of @FridaGhitis – “The scenes in Iran are astonishing. How far will these protests go? Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian Regime has ongoing assassination plots against US officials, journalists & human rights advocates AND is holding US citizens hostage. We can't let Biden enter another nuclear deal with Iran while they threaten our people. My bill with Sen. @joniernst will prevent it. Link to quoted tweetA new bill from a pair of Republican lawmakers would prevent the Biden administration from lifting key sanctions on Iran over the country's alleged support of efforts to assassinate high-profile Americans and critics on U.S. soil. (GOP lawmakers seek to codify Trump's Iran sanctions amid ongoing nuclear talks... | abcn.ws)”

Saudi Arabia

Connolly (D-VA-11) 09/20/2022: Retweet of @Acyn – “Connolly: You want to talk about connecting dots? Was there a connection between Trump's son-in-law and his policy on Saudi Arabia overlooking the role of MBS in the murder of Khashoggi? Link to video”

Iraq

Moulton (D-MA-6) 09/20/2022: Retweet of @GeneMoranCI – “As a Marine Corps infantry officer, @RepMoulton served four tours in Iraq. He is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. His goals in Congress include improving #veterans' health care and transition into post-military careers. Finding Balance in Post-Military Life with Congressman Seth Moulton... | buff.ly #podcast Link to image”

Newhouse (R-WA-4) 09/20/2022: Twitter thread – “SPC Jeremiah Schmunk of Warden, WA Stationed near Baghdad, Iraq 8/16/1983- 7/7/2004   SPC Schmunk served in Iraq, where he guarded Al Tuwaitha Nuclear Center (pictured), which some called Yellow Cake. His favorite duty was spending time with the local youth in the area. Link to image SPC Schmunk is survived by his mother, Shirley Schmunk, who created and founded Time of Remembrance for Gold Star Families to find support and camaraderie within each other.   Thank you for your service!”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “Somalia is facing the worse drought and famine in its history, I am grateful that we continue to stand with Somalia in this time of need. These resources are desperately needed and will safe lives. Thank you Administrator @SamanthaJPower for swiftly working on this. Link to quoted tweetI met with @UNReliefChief to discuss humanitarian response efforts, including in the Horn of Africa, and announced $151 million in new emergency assistance for the people of Somalia—bringing our total funding for Somalia's crisis to $870 million this year. (United States Provides More Than $151 Million in Additional... | usaid.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Smith (D-MN) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Historic food insecurity is unfolding in the Horn of Africa. Russia's attacks on Ukrainian grain exports and extreme drought exacerbated by climate change are putting 22 million people at risk of famine. We have to continue to hold Russia accountable. Link to video”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Against a dangerous and rising tide of antisemitism, Democrats join together in one voice to condemn and confront this hate and to hold those who traffic in hate accountable in every possible way, including by defeating them at the ballot box. -NP Link to video”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Enjoyed being back with Brooklyn's Jewish Community. From antisemitism on the streets, classrooms & government, to Albany's terrible attack on Yeshiva education, the Jewish community needs a Governor who will truly be a loyal friend who has their back not just when it's easy. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Burchett (R-TN-2) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “It's been over a year and the Biden administration still hasn't given Congress all its documents related to the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. That's unacceptable. Congress needs to review these documents so it can hold everyone involved accountable for their incompetence. Link to video”

Casten (D-IL-6) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “I am incredibly grateful that Mark Frerichs will soon be reunited with his family in the 6th District. My office has been in contact with @POTUS during his detainment, and I am thankful for the consistent advocacy of @SenatorDurbin and @SenDuckworth to ensure his safe return. Link to quoted tweet"We never gave up hope that he would survive." Mark Frerichs' sister in Lombard on the call from @POTUS that he was freed by Taliban ('Very, very happy': Sister got call from president saying Lombard native was released by Taliban... | dailyherald.com)”

Cornyn (R-TX) 09/21/2022: Twitter thread – “More fallout from the Biden Administration disasterous exit from Afghanistan: In January 2022, the Department of Homeland Security reported that a total of more than 76,000 Afghan evacuees had been welcomed into the United States. On September 8, 2022, the DHA Office of Inspector General published a report on screening, vetting, and inspection of Afghan evacuees. According to the OIG report, CBP “did not always have critical data to properly screen, vet, or inspect the evacuees." Some information that was used to vet evacuees through U.S. government databases, including name, date or birth, identification number, and travel document data was inaccurate, incomplete, or missing.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 09/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Furthermore, CBP admitted or paroled evacuees who were not fully vetted into the United States, and did not maintain a list of Afghans who were admitted or paroled into the United States without proper identification. Link to quoted tweetSome information that was used to vet evacuees through U.S. government databases, including name, date or birth, identification number, and travel document data was inaccurate, incomplete, or missing. The IG noted that “during the initial months of OAW, screening and vetting requirements were decided on an ad hoc basis. DHS and CBP did not have standardized formal policy documents and instead could only provide informal flowcharts, meeting minutes, and draft documents.” The DHS OIG report follows on a report earlier this year from the DOD Office of Inspector General, which found that Afghan evacuees were not vetted by the National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC) using all Department of Defense data prior to arriving in the Continental US. The DOD Inspector General found that “[a]s a result of the NCTC not vetting Afghan evacuees against all available data, the United States faces potential security risks if individuals with derogatory information are allowed to stay in the county.””

Durbin (D-IL) 09/20/2022: Tweet – “Great news as the House agreed to reauthorize the READ Act. I urge my Senate colleagues to do the same to ensure U.S. foreign assistance helps those most vulnerable obtain access to basic education. Link to quoted tweetJoined a bipartisan, bicameral group to introduce legislation reauthorizing the READ Act yesterday. Given the global learning loss due to COVID-19 and troubling backsliding on girls education in places such as Afghanistan, this could not come at a more important time.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 09/21/2022: Retweet of @RepTimBurchett – “It's been over a year and the Biden administration still hasn't given Congress all its documents related to the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. That's unacceptable. Congress needs to review these documents so it can hold everyone involved accountable for their incompetence. Link to video”

Other - Middle East

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “Tens of thousands of Americans are poisoned by fentanyl over and over again in every community. Yet after a 20-year war in the Middle East, we seemingly clutch our pearls at the suggestion that we might think about dropping off a few Tomahawk missiles in the Sinaloa Mountains. Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 09/21/2022: GETTR Post – “Tens of thousands of Americans are poisoned by fentanyl over and over again in every community. Yet after a 20-year war in the Middle East, we seemingly clutch our pearls at the suggestion that we might think about dropping off a few Tomahawk missiles in the Sinaloa Mountains. WATCH: https://rumble.com/v1kybuf-trumps-suggestion-of-military-force-against-cartels-wasnt-unreasonable.html”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 09/21/2022: Tweet – “🚨STARTING NOW🚨 Join Chair @RepTedDeutch and the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism for a conversation on examining US interest in regional security cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa⤵️ Examining the U.S. Interest in Regional Security Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Opportunities, Obstacles, and Objectives... | foreignaffairs.house.gov   Link to quoted tweetWednesday, 10am ET Chair @RepTedDeutch hosts "Examining the US Interest in Regional Security Cooperation in MENA" Witnesses: - @ACMiddleEast's @DanielBShapiro - Andrew Exum (@ExumAM) - Linda Robinson (@RobinsonL100) - @WashInstitute's David Schenker (Examining the U.S. Interest in Regional Security Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Opportunities, Obstacles, and Objectives... | foreignaffairs.house.gov)”