Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed December 14, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “As a member of @HouseForeign and longtime human rights advocate, I've been committed to fighting for civil and human rights for all people everywhere. From Burma to India, Israel and Palestine to Egypt, Mexico to Haiti—we must boldly protect the human rights of all.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Nicole was honored to join @nusacc to celebrate Ambassador @AbdullaRAK being named Ambassador of the year. Bahrain is a strategic ally of the USA which was only strengthened by the Abraham Accords. We look forward to furthering our trade, energy & security partnership.🇺🇸🇧🇭 Link to image”

Iran

Doggett (D-TX-35) 12/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Inspirational # NobelPeacePrize speech by Laureate 2022, Center for Civil Liberties, delivered by Oleksandra Matviichuk, recognizing the “Revolution of Dignity” taking place around the world. Read her inspiring remarks here: The Nobel Peace Prize 2022... | tinyurl.com “Right now, people in Iran are fighting for their freedom. People in China are resisting the digital dictatorship. People in Somalia are bringing child soldiers back to peaceful life. They know better than anyone what it means to be human and stand up for human dignity.” "Our future depends on their success. We are responsible for everything that happens in the world."”

Hill (R-AR-2) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “With their merciless human rights record, Iran never should have been on the Commission on the Status of Women. This is a step in the right direction and I am appreciative of the role the United States, and @USAmbUN, played in this decision. Link to quoted tweetNEWS: UN Member States just voted to remove Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women. Iranian women and activists called on us to do this – and today, we got it done.”

Kim (R-CA-39) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “The women of Iran standing up against their oppressive regime are heroes. I will always stand with them in their fight for freedom and human rights. #IranProtests The Women of Iran Are TIME's 2022 Heroes of the Year... | time.com”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “Iran is a start. Next, remove Russia from the UN Security Council. U.N. member states vote to oust Iran from women's rights panel... | politico.com”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime's abuses of protesters are appalling and a direct attack on the rights of women and girls. Led a bipartisan letter to @SecBlinken & @USAmbUN expressing support for the Biden Admin's efforts to remove Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Read: Link to image”

Manning (D-NC-6) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “Proud to join @RepTedLieu on a bipartisan letter supporting the urgent removal of Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women. We stand with the brave Iranian women and girls who have been brutally oppressed while protesting for their fundamental human rights. Link to quoted tweetThe Iranian regime's abuses of protesters are appalling and a direct attack on the rights of women and girls. Led a bipartisan letter to @SecBlinken & @USAmbUN expressing support for the Biden Admin's efforts to remove Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Read: (Link to twitter.com)”

Risch (R-ID) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “I welcome today's vote to kick #Iran off the @UN Commission on the Status of Women. The regime should have never been in the body to begin with due to its horrific treatment of women & girls. The U.S. continues to support the Iranian people in their aspirations for freedom.”

Shaheen (D-NH) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “We cannot look away from the horrors perpetrated by the Iranian regime. The world must hold the regime accountable for these atrocities & bolster the voices of Iranian civilians fighting for human rights & freedom. As Protests Rage, Iran Executes Another Man, This Time in Public... | nytimes.com”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 12/14/2022: Twitter thread – “BREAKING later this evening: The Iran Hostage Congressional Gold Medal will pass the House and head to the President's desk to be signed into law. (1/3) On November 4, 1979, fifty-two Americans were taken hostage from the US Embassy in Iran by militant supporters. For 444 days, they were held hostage – tortured, beaten, and living in solitary confinement. (2/3) I was 17 years old in 1979 and I well remember, as many Americans do, that the Iran Hostage Crisis was a painful time in our history. But that pain cannot stop us from recognizing the true pain and sacrifice by these special Americans. (3/3)”

Egypt

Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/14/2022: Retweet of @POMED – “Thank you, @RepGregoryMeeks, for sharing your concerns about Egypt's human rights crisis: "As I reflect on our bilateral relationship, it is not in spite of our closeness but because of it that we must be frank about our concerns related to human rights." #USAfricaLeadersSummit22 Link to video”

Saudi Arabia

Khanna (D-CA-17) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “It's time to hold Saudi Arabia accountable and end U.S. complicity in the Saudi-led coalition's bombing of Yemeni civilians. The Senate should start by passing @SenSanders' Yemen War Powers Resolution.”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 12/13/2022: Retweet of @MehdiHasanShow – “For years, the U.S. has been complicit in the Saudi-led war in Yemen and its devastating effects. Tonight, Congress will have another chance to try and end the nation's involvement, but there's another piece of the puzzle that @mehdirhasan says we can't afford to forget: Link to video”

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “The Saudi-led war in Yemen has led to a staggering humanitarian crisis, and it's happening on our watch. That's why I've joined many of my @USProgressives colleagues in calling for an end to U.S. military involvement in this calamity.”

Murphy (D-CT) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Small edit - the Saudis have shown more willingness than in the past to end the war, and right now, the Houthis are the biggest obstacle. But the Saudi interest in deescalation comes and goes. And I just don't think the US should play any role in the war any longer. Link to quoted tweet.@ChrisMurphyCT says he'll be voting in favor of Bernie Sanders' Yemen war powers resolution: “The Saudis have not shown a level of seriousness about ending this war...and the United States needs to just clear out.” Catch his full convo w/ @mehdirhasan on @MSNBConPeacock. (Link to twitter.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 12/13/2022: Retweet of @MehdiHasanShow – “For years, the U.S. has been complicit in the Saudi-led war in Yemen and its devastating effects. Tonight, Congress will have another chance to try and end the nation's involvement, but there's another piece of the puzzle that @mehdirhasan says we can't afford to forget: Link to video”

Sanders (I-VT) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “I'm LIVE on the floor of the Senate NOW to discuss why the United States must end its involvement in the devastating Saudi-led war in Yemen. Bernie Sanders... | twitter.com”

Iraq

Green (R-TN-7) 12/13/2022: Twitter thread – “19 years ago, I was serving in Iraq with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment during Operation Red Dawn—the mission that captured Saddam Hussein. /1 “We've got Jackpot” is what we heard as we cheered ecstatically in the back of a blacked out Special Operations helicopter. Later, I was asked to monitor Saddam during his first night in captivity. /2 On the 19th anniversary of Operation Red Dawn—I'm grateful. Grateful our world is a safer place because of the warriors with whom I had the unbelievable honor to serve alongside in the defense of freedom. Evil can run, but it can never hide. /3”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “Firefighter Charles Swank tragically lost his life last week. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the US Army's 82nd Airborne and earned a Bronze Star.  God Bless him and his family. Washington Township firefighter, Army veteran dies... | abc6onyourside.com”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 12/14/2022: GETTR Post – “Firefighter Charles Swank tragically lost his life last week. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the US Army's 82nd Airborne and earned a Bronze Star.  God Bless him and his family. Washington Township firefighter, Army veteran dies | abc6onyourside.com”

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/13/2022: Retweet of @Michimmigrant – “A bipartisan group of Michigan members of Congress - including @RepAndyLevin @RepMoolenaar @RepSlotkin - are urging Secretary Mayorkas to provide long-term relief for Iraqis with orders of removal. Levin, Moolenaar and Slotkin lead effort to stop deportations of Iraqi nationals ⋆ Michigan Advance... | michiganadvance.com”

Turkey

Keating (D-MA-9) 12/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Today I introduced The #BlackSea Security Act of 2022, a companion bill to one introduced by Senators @SenatorShaheen & @SenatorRomney, to underscore the strategic relationship that the United States maintains with #Ukraine, #Romania, #Georgia, #Bulgaria, & #Turkey. The @StateDept and @DeptofDefense have been working for years developing a U.S. strategy for how we can best bolster security and stability in the region. This legislation formalizes those efforts and provides greater certainty for our partners in the region going forward.”

Yemen

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “377,000+ people have died in the War in Yemen, and more than 21 million are in desperate need of assistance. Today at 12:30pm, I'm holding a @HouseForeign MENA subcommittee briefing on this dire conflict. This war must end. Public Members Briefing on Navigating the Political and Humanitarian Landscape in Yemen: A Conversation with Civil Society on Paths Forward for Congress... | foreignaffairs.house.gov   Link to image”

Sanders (I-VT) 12/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, I withdrew from consideration by the U.S. Senate my War Powers Resolution after the Biden administration agreed to continue working with my office on ending the war in Yemen. Let me be clear. If we do not reach agreement, I will, along with my colleagues, bring this resolution back for a vote in the near future and do everything possible to end this horrific conflict.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “The concerning rise of antisemitism in America is a threat to all. Last week, I signed onto a letter encouraging @POTUS to take action against these threats, and I am encouraged to see progress being made.”

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “From Brooklyn to Pittsburgh to Cambridge to Fresno, antisemitism is on the rise across America. Our children should not grow up in fear. Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy... | washingtonpost.com”

Bonamici (D-OR-1) 12/13/2022: Twitter thread – “The rise of antisemitism is deeply troubling and puts the Jewish community at risk. I am grateful to President Biden for establishing an interagency group to combat antisemitism and other forms of bias. Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy... | apnews.com Earlier this year I joined several of my colleagues in calling for the convening of this interagency group. Hate has no place in our society, and we must continue to speak out against those who seek to drive division and prejudice.”

Brown (D-OH-11) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “I joined 125 bipartisan members of Congress last week in sending a letter to @POTUS urging a comprehensive interagency approach to combat rising antisemitism. Last night, @WhiteHouse granted our request, further renewing its commitment to protecting our vulnerable communities.”

Evans (D-PA-3) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and related forms of bias and discrimination are all too real in America today. Thank you @POTUS for leading on countering these forms of prejudice! Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Inter-Agency Group to Counter Antisemitism | The White House”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS' new interagency group will work with community leaders, government officials, lawmakers, & activists to develop a national strategy to combat antisemitism. I'm grateful to the Administration for taking this growing threat seriously. Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy... | apnews.com”

Grijalva (D-AZ-3) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Hate and antisemitism have no place here. Under the former administration it was allowed to fester, but thanks to @POTUS, we're taking action. We cannot and will not stay silent on this issue. Biden establishes government task force to combat antisemitism... | thehill.com”

Langevin (D-RI-2) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Last week, I joined 100+ of my colleagues in calling on @POTUS to implement a whole-of-government approach to combatting antisemitism. I thank the Biden administration for taking swift action to root out hate – no matter where it takes hold. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden established a new effort to combat antisemitism, beginning with the development of a national strategy. As @POTUS has made clear: hate has no place in America.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Immigration is a deeply personal issue to me. My great-grandparents came to Oakland County, Michigan in the late 1800s along with other Jews fleeing persecution in Europe. We must protect all those who enter our country in search of safety, security and a brighter future.”

Manning (D-NC-6) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Today, I hosted senior officials from the FBI to brief members of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism on the recent release of the FBI 2021 Hate Crime Statistics. We discussed ways to work together to improve gaps in reporting by law enforcement agencies. Link to image”

Ross (D-NC-2) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism has no place in America. I applaud the President's decision to take action against the recent & disturbing rise of antisemitism. We must reject all forms of hate wherever we see it. U.S. to form inter-agency group to counter antisemitism, Islamophobia... | reuters.com”

Warnock (D-GA) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “I'm pleased the President heeded my call and is taking concrete steps to develop a national strategy to combat hate against the Jewish community. As a pastor and a United States Senator, I will always stand up to antisemitism. Link to quoted tweetAmid a surge of hateful rhetoric and violence, President Joe Biden on Monday formed a new group to develop a national strategy to combat antisemitism, the White House announced. (Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy... | apnews.com)”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Thrilled to be amongst friends and family celebrating Chanukah at the @librarycongress. Our celebration shows that we will never cede to those who harbor hatred for the Jewish people. The story of Chanukah is about finding light and blessings, even in darkness. 🕎 Link to image”

Afghanistan

Hawley (R-MO) 12/13/2022: Retweet of @townhallcom – “"No! I'm not willing to pretend that everything is fine at the Pentagon! Everything is not fine at the Pentagon." @HawleyMO blocks a Biden nominee in favor of pursuing transparency and accountability for Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal of Afghanistan. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 12/13/2022: Retweet of @burgessev – “Dem Sens. Schatz and Reed are trying to confirm defense nominees. GOP Sen. Hawley is still blocking them over the Afghanistan withdrawal: "No one's offered answers"”

Hawley (R-MO) 12/13/2022: Retweet of @townhallcom – “"We have a word for that. It's called a cover up, and it's time for it to stop!" Senator @HawleyMO blasts the Senate for keeping what really happened in Afghanistan in the dark under pressure from the White House. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 12/14/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday, Senator Hawley went to the Senate floor to demand accountability from the Biden administration over their botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Watch the clip below. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 12/13/2022: Retweet of @townhallcom – “"No! I'm not willing to pretend that everything is fine at the Pentagon! Everything is not fine at the Pentagon." @HawleyMO blocks a Biden nominee in favor of pursuing transparency and accountability for Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal of Afghanistan. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 12/13/2022: Twitter thread – “16 months after the botched Afghanistan withdrawal that left 13 servicemembers dead - including Jared Schmitz from MO - still NO accountability, NO answers. And the Democrats want to pretend nothing happened. Business as usual. I'm not going along with that Link to video There is something wrong at the Pentagon. And I'm not willing to just look the other way”

Massie (R-KY-4) 12/14/2022: Twitter thread – “This is wrong. We should have a separate vote on additional Ukraine funding. Most of my constituents do NOT wish to have their money sent to Ukraine, especially not without oversight or an audit. Link to quoted tweet   Link to image   Link to reply@RepThomasMassie Haha you caught and corrected 👍🏼 @crismiller12 In this instance, I made the mistake and my staff caught it! Thank goodness for the edit button. Link to reply@RepThomasMassie How do you know what your constituents want? I've never met you. You don't hold town halls, you don't respond to letters or calls. You're a Twitter troll in DC specifically to represent yourself, not me. My family supports Ukraine. We help them fight so that we won't have to. @ElectricInfidel Don't you agree this should be a separate vote and there needs to be oversight? If we are going to send money, we should at least have an Inspector General on the ground, like we did in Afghanistan. Link to reply@RepThomasMassie @ElectricInfidel You didn't answer his question. How do you “know”? Please explain this statement to us. I'm from Campbell County in your district. I know what my family and friends think. And it's not like you. @tigerfan1975lsu @ElectricInfidel Please inform me of your position on US taxpayer funding for Ukraine.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “Heaven and earth was moved to save many Afghan allies in August 2021. Now, attention has moved on, almost all of Congress has moved on, and we risk further abandoning those still left behind as well as the allies brought to safety by letting #AfghanAdjustmentAct languish. Link to quoted tweetBarriers, bureaucracy and delays have plagued the SIV program since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Here's the story of the debilitating crisis for tens of thousands of Afghans who helped the US, through the eyes of one family I know well. (How one family's struggle illustrates problems with the program meant to help Afghans who helped the US | CNN Politics)”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/14/2022: Retweet of @trudyrubin – “Will Congress really send 80,000 Afghans back to the Taliban? Will Congress really send 80,000 Afghans back to the Taliban? | Trudy Rubin @WithHonorAction @RepMeijer @sethmoulton”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 12/13/2022: Tweet – “America is betraying its allies that risked their lives to help us across many years of war. I'm urging the State Dept. to speed up special immigrant visa processing. This is even more crucial now that the SIV program has been stripped out of the Nat'l Defense Authorization Act Link to quoted tweetBreaking: @RepMoulton sends letter, signed by 12 other Members of Congress, to @SecBlinken expressing grave concern at the pace of efforts to save our Afghan allies. Read the letter here. (Link to twitter.com)”