Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu December 22, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “After arriving from Washington, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee joined Israeli Consul General Livia Link-Raviv for the lighting of the menorah candles. The Congresswoman spoke of values of hope, peace and light and raising our voices against the tide of antisemitism in America. Link to image Exploring the meaning of Hanukkah with Rabbi David Lyon: Link to video”

Luria (D-VA-2) 12/22/2022: Tweet – “Thank you, @LeaderHoyer, for your leadership and commitment to maintaining bipartisanship in strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel. Link to video”

Syria

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “4.1+ million Syrians depend on the humanitarian aid coming through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing. Russia's efforts to prevent its reauthorization are cruel and despicable. The US and other members of the UN Security Council must act to keep this vital crossing open. Link to quoted tweet❄️ Winter assistance 🌾 Food 👪 Shelter 💊 Medication The @UN cross-border operation is a lifeline in north-west #Syria. Millions of people in the region need support, and as winter closes in, needs will grow. The Security Council must extend this vital assistance. #WithSyria (Link to twitter.com)”

Lebanon

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/21/2022: Retweet of @RepLoudermilk – “Why are Democrats spending millions of American taxpayer's dollars for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, and Oman's border security, yet prohibiting funds to improve our border security at home? Another reason I'll be voting NO on the Omnibus. Link to image”

Cline (R-VA-6) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “Tucked into the $1.7T omnibus is a provision to ban CBP funding from being used to improve our border security. Meanwhile, it gives $410M towards border security for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia & Oman. A vote for this bill is a vote for America LAST.”

Ferguson (R-GA-3) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “The Dem's massive $1.7 trillion spending package prohibits any funds allocated to @CBP from being used to improve border security. Instead, the radical Left are giving $410 million towards border security in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, and Oman - completely absurd! Link to quoted tweet'MICHELLE OBAMA TRAIL': Five eye-popping spending items in the $1.7T omnibus spending bill (Five eye-popping spending items in the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill... | fxn.ws)”

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “Why are Democrats spending millions of American taxpayer's dollars for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, and Oman's border security, yet prohibiting funds to improve our border security at home? Another reason I'll be voting NO on the Omnibus. Link to image”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “By passing a budget this week, Congress is: - Doing its job! - Frontloading aid for Ukraine so the next House can't hold it hostage - Adopting the Electoral Count Act to prevent the next January 6 I also got all 15 of the local projects I requested for our district. Read on.⬇️ The funding I secured includes: - $3.4 million to help Phillipsburg fix its deteriorating sewer system, and protect it from floods - $750k to help the YMCA build a new community pool in Flemington - $600k to replace lead and glavanized steel service lines in Netcong - $2.8 million to help Union County fix local bridges, some of which are over 100 years old - $626k to rehabilitate the Tempe Covered Footbridge in Scotch Plains - $400k to make Westfield's sidewalks more accessible - $200k for Summit to build a footbridge over Morris Ave. - $3.3 million for a new water tower in Alpha - $1.2 million for a new potable water well in Flemington - $320k to repair the Green Hills Development Swale in Hillsborough, which was devastated by Hurricane Ida. - $2 million to build a health and wellness center for seniors in Mt. Olive - $1.2 million to fix the Miller Lane Pump Station and rescue a potentially failing sewer system in Bedminster - $450k to protect Lambertville residents from future storm damage around Music Mountain - $750k for the Hillsborough YMCA to expand learning spaces and wellness centers - $750k to make safety related street improvements in Lebanon Much of this funding is available because of the infrastructure bill we passed last year - an achievement that will pay off for years. Thanks to the mayors and community leaders who worked with us to identify good projects. Happy holidays to all!”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/21/2022: Retweet of @RepMalliotakis – “While Biden's open border policies are giving criminals, terrorists, smugglers & illegal immigrants easy access to our nation, Dems are planning to send US tax dollars for border security in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia & Oman. This is the definition of backwards priorities. Link to image”

Marshall (R-KS) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “MEGA THREAD🧵 In the next few months, Americans will be filing their taxes. Their hard-earned money should be going towards providing for their families during this record inflation caused by Joe Biden. Instead, this is what their elected officials will be spending it on: $47 billion deficit spending to fund the war in Ukraine. Designates a “Ukrainian Independence Park” in Washington, D.C. Link to quoted tweetIf an additional $47 billion in Ukraine funding isn't enough for you, the bill also authorizes a "Ukrainian Independence Park" right here in DC. (Link to twitter.com) $575 million in a global health section allocated for “family planning/reproductive health, including in areas where population growth threatens biodiversity or endangered species.” $3.2 billion to continue processing and releasing illegal migrants at a faster pace and larger scale. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: A huge migrant caravan of over 1,000 people crossed illegally into El Paso, TX last night, making it the largest single group we have ever seen. The city of El Paso reports Border Patrol now has over 5,000 in custody & has released hundreds to city streets. @FoxNews (Link to twitter.com) An extra $212.1 million to the DOJ to further prosecutions J6 defendants and investigate and charge hundreds more. $410 million to "remain available" to reimburse Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia and Oman for "enhanced border security." At least $150 million of that must go to Jordan, according to the bill. Link to quoted tweet🚨The Omnibus gives a $400M increase to border patrol but prohibits it from being used to "acquire, maintain or extend border security tech and capabilities." At the same time, $410M goes to securing the borders of Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, and Oman h/t @RepDanBishop (Link to twitter.com) $3.6 million for a Michelle Obama Trail in Georgia. Link to quoted tweet3.6 million for Michelle Obama Trail (Link to twitter.com) $1.7 billion for ATF to enforce regulations that will take away Americans 2A rights. $800 million for grants for liberal cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago to receive illegal aliens. Democrat Mayor Declares 'Emergency' Over 0.01% of Biden's Record-Breaking Illegal Immigration Arriving in Denver... | breitbart.com $750,000 for “LGBT and Gender Non-Conforming housing” in Albany, New York. $750,000 for the “TransLatin@ Coalition” to provide “workforce development programs and supportive services for Transgender and Gender nonconforming and Intersex (TGI) immigrant women in Los Angeles.” $370 billion on Green New Deal style handouts to “green” industries.”

Roy (R-TX-21) 12/21/2022: Retweet of @RepBenCline – “Tucked into the $1.7T omnibus is a provision to ban CBP funding from being used to improve our border security. Meanwhile, it gives $410M towards border security for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia & Oman. A vote for this bill is a vote for America LAST.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 12/22/2022: Tweet – “Democrats' nearly 2 trillion omnibus is an egregious abuse of taxpayer funds. It provides $410 million towards border security for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, & Oman while neglecting to fund US border security. It is UnAmerican.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 12/22/2022: GETTR Post – “Democrats' nearly 2 trillion omnibus is an egregious abuse of taxpayer funds. It provides $410 million towards border security for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, & Oman while neglecting to fund US border security. It is UnAmerican.”

Whitehouse (D-RI) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, I joined a bipartisan group of Senators to honor the families of the 241 Americans – including 9 Rhode Islanders – lost in the 1983 Beirut bombing. Compensation alone cannot pay the debt we owe, but it's an overdue step in the right direction. Link to image   Link to video”

Iran

Himes (D-CT-4) 12/21/2022: In reply to TweetThe Winter Solstice is here 🌒Tonight we celebrate “Yalda”, the longest & darkest night of the year as we head towards light. Iranians gather to eat, drink 🍷, enjoy 🎶 and read poetry 📚 Every year we send wishes for a #FreeIran , May this be the year it actually happens ✨ 🧿🤍 (Link to twitter.com) – “@203action We Vikings will be celebrating with feasting, drinking, boasting and games of chance.”

Lankford (R-OK) 12/22/2022: Tweet – “America must condemn these actions from the Iranian government & continue to stand with the people of Iran as they fight for their freedom! Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. issued more sanctions on Iran after two protesters were executed — one publicly — in recent weeks. Hundreds of people, including children, have been killed in Iran's crackdown on protests over Mahsa Amini's death at the hands of morality police. (U.S. issues new sanctions on Iran after execution of 2 protesters... | politico.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/21/2022: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “Iranian youth have played a leading role in the #IranProtests & now face imprisonment or execution as the regime tries to snuff out the best of Iran's future. The lives of #HosseinMohammadi & countless others are in imminent danger. #StopExecutionsInIran Link to quoted tweet”

Egypt

Norman (R-SC-5) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “With hundreds of absurd provisions in the #Omnibus, here are the top 5 most outrageous: 1. $1.5 million dollars to encourage people to eat outdoors in Pasadena, CA 2. $2 million to a group that promotes “dirt-bike culture” 3. $3.6 million for a Michelle Obama Trail 4. $410 million in border security for Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Oman while simultaneously prohibiting funds to construct border fencing in the U.S. 5. $500,000 for a skate park Suffice to say, I will not be supporting this Omnibus bill”

Iraq

Thune (R-SD) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “The @109RSG of the @SD_Guard recently mobilized for a deployment to Iraq and Kuwait for the counter-ISIS mission. I want to thank them and their families for their sacrifices and I wish them a safe and successful mission. 🇺🇸”

Horn of Africa

Smith (D-WA-9) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “On December 14th, my colleagues and I sent a letter to Secretary Blinken and Secretary Mayorkas urging the administration to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. Rep. Smith and Colleagues Send Letter to Biden Administration Calling for Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia... | adamsmith.house.gov”

Pakistan

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 12/22/2022: Retweet of @BBhuttoZardari – “Pleasure to meet @JacksonLeeTX18, Chair 🇵🇰 caucus & @BradSherman. Appreciate continued support for 🇵🇰 reconst. & rehab. efforts post floods. Look forward to working with Congress to diversify 🇵🇰 & 🇺🇸 relations & strengthening of inter-parliamentary ties.    Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Brown (D-OH-11) 12/22/2022: Retweet of @RepShontelBrown – “I was pleased to attend a special menorah lighting during Hanukkah with @jewishcleveland & community members from all faiths. Tonight, we shed light on rising antisemitism and its danger to our community and joined together to celebrate in the spirit of the season. #SHINEALIGHT Link to image”

Cardin (D-MD) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “There's no doubt that antisemitism is gaining steam in this country. The @ADL tells us there was a 61 percent increase in antisemitic acts from 2020-2021. Thank you to my colleagues for supporting more Holocaust education in our schools. Link to video Thank you, @POTUS, for your continued efforts to address antisemitism. This issue demands a "whole-of-society" approach. At White House Hanukkah party Biden slams rising antisemitism... | bbc.com”

Casey (D-PA) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “Last month, I visited the site of the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in American history: the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. In the wake of rising threats of antisemitism, it's on all of us to speak out against hatred and extremism. Senator Bob Casey... | twitter.com”

Casten (D-IL-6) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “The only thing that can be confidently said about Mr. Santos (if that is his name) is that he is a Republican in good standing. Link to quoted tweet@matthewkassel @matthewkassel has done it again, this time with a fascinating investigation into GOP Congressman-elect George Santos that attempts to answer: Does Santos have Jewish roots, as he claimed in his campaign? (probably not, it appears😬) (Brazilian database records, historian cast doubt on Santos' claims of Jewish ancestry... | jewishinsider.com)”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm proud to announce that my bipartisan bill with @RepJoeWilson, @RepMcGovern, @RepGusBilirakis, & @SenGillibrand to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Ferencz—the last living Nuremberg prosecutor—was included in the #FY23Omnibus. Bipartisan Bill to Award Last Living Nuremberg Prosecutor the Congressional Gold Medal Included in Fiscal Year 2023 Spending Bill... | frankel.house.gov By awarding Ben Ferencz with the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress is sending an important message: that hate, bigotry, and antisemitism can never be tolerated. This message couldn't come at a more important time with antisemitism and Holocaust denial on the rise. Mr. Ferencz is a hero of the Jewish community who has dedicated decades of his life to combatting antisemitism, prosecuting those who act on their hatred, and keeping the lessons of the Holocaust alive. It is a privilege to recognize his remarkable, lifelong commitment to justice, peace, and human dignity with the Congressional Gold Medal—Congress's highest expression of honor.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/22/2022: Retweet of @Algemeiner – ““Clearly we've seen an enormous and alarming spike in antisemitism, hate speech and threats,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), co-sponsor of a congressional resolution that condemns antisemitism by public figures, told The Algemeiner. House Resolution Aims to Counter ‘Alarming Spike' in Antisemitism in US, Rep. Gottheimer Declares... | algemeiner.com”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 12/22/2022: Retweet of @LiviaLinkRaviv – “Pleasure hosting Congresswoman @JacksonLeeTX18 for the lighting of the third candle of #Hanukkah. Thank you for your strong message on the need to stand united against #Antisemitism. Link to quoted tweet”

Sinema (I-AZ) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “During Hanukkah this year, I'm thinking about the resilience of the men and women of the Jewish faith. We continue to stand steadfast and unwavering against all forms of antisemitism, which has no place in our society.”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “So far the only thing we know is true about @Santos4Congress is that he is a Republican. #GOPFraud Link to quoted tweetNEW: In appearances incoming Rep. George Santos called himself a “Latino Jew, and “half Jewish.” He said his grandparents “survived the Holocaust” by converting to Catholicism and fleeing Europe. But according to genealogy records, none of it appears true. (Incoming congressman's claims his grandparents fled the Holocaust contradicted by genealogy records | CNN Politics)”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “It was an honor to join Rabbi Shemtov and @RepSchakowsky for the Annual Congressional Menorah Lighting. As we celebrate the miracle of light and the endurance of the Jewish people, let's redouble our commitment to defending all who dream of a more peaceful world. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Banks (R-IN-3) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “As an Afghanistan veteran and father of three girls this is sickening to me. We must investigate and hold those accountable for the deadly & avoidable withdrawal over a year ago with our GOP majority next year. Taliban bans women from universities in Afghanistan... | apnews.com”

Blumenthal (D-CT) 12/22/2022: Tweet – “Our Afghan allies risked their lives for our country & deserve permanent status here. A failure to do so would be a stain on our national honor. Great nations keep their promises. That is what the Afghan Adjustment Act would enable us to do. Link to video”

Capito (R-WV) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban's total ban on the education of women and girls is heartbreaking and appalling. Everyone deserves the right to an education. I stand with women in Afghanistan and condemn this inexcusable decision. Afghanistan's Taliban Ban All Education for Girls... | wsj.com”

Cline (R-VA-6) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “The botched Afghanistan withdrawal was due to the failed leadership of @JoeBiden & @DeptofDefense.  The consequences were known, now they're verified.   In the new majority, @HouseGOP will demand answers that Americans & our Afghan allies deserve. Link to quoted tweetAll women banned from university in Afghanistan, Taliban says - further restricting the rights of girls and women to education (Afghanistan: Taliban closes universities to women... | bbc.in)”

Cornyn (R-TX) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “Result of Biden's precipitous, disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan The Taliban banned girls from attending primary school, effectively instituting a total ban on the education of girls and women Afghanistan's Taliban Ban All Education for Girls... | wsj.com”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “I join those condemning the Taliban's suspension of university education for women in Afghanistan. The action is unwise, unjust, and immoral. Taliban suspend university education for women in Afghanistan | CNN”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher introduced a bill that would rename the Post Office in Kaukauna in honor of fallen Army Sergeant, Nickolas Mueller, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Read more about Nick's story below: Gallagher Leads Effort to Rename Kaukauna Post Office After Fallen Soldier | Congressman Mike Gallagher   Link to image”

Green (R-TN-7) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “Remember when President Biden promised the Taliban would modernize? That these weren't the same terrorists we went to war with over 20 years ago? Now look at what's happening thanks to his botched withdrawal. Taliban bans women from attending universities in Afghanistan... | abcnews.go.com”

Levin (D-CA-49) 12/22/2022: Tweet – “I'm incredibly grateful to the group of local veterans we convened to name the San Diego VA Medical Center after Jennifer Moreno. May her legacy of service and sacrifice inspire all in our region for many years to come. San Diego VA medical center renamed in honor of Army nurse killed in Afghanistan... | sandiegouniontribune.com”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 12/21/2022: Retweet of @RepBenCline – “The botched Afghanistan withdrawal was due to the failed leadership of @JoeBiden & @DeptofDefense.  The consequences were known, now they're verified.   In the new majority, @HouseGOP will demand answers that Americans & our Afghan allies deserve. Link to quoted tweet”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul on the Taliban's release of two American hostages⬇️ Link to image Find the full statement below⬇️ McCaul Relieved That Americans Held Hostage by Taliban Have Been Released - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/21/2022: Twitter thread – “My final floor speech. (1/2) #AfghanAdjustmentAct Link to video   Link to quoted tweetI will be speaking shortly on the House floor reflecting on my term representing #MI03 in the 117th Congress and the pending #AfghanAdjustmentAct floor amendment to the omnibus in the Senate. Tune into @cspan to watch live. (2/2) Link to video”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “My message to Senate colleagues debating whether to include the #AfghanAdjustmentAct as a floor amendment to the omnibus to keep our Afghan allies from being deported back to the same hell our brave men and women in uniform rescued them from. @SenSchumer @LeaderMcConnell Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban's ruthless assault on Afghan women's fundamental freedoms knows no limits. This appalling decision to bar female students from attending universities across #Afghanistan is only the latest example of the regime's unwillingness to respect basic #HumanRights. Link to quoted tweetTaliban-led Afghan administration suspends female students from universities (Taliban-led Afghan administration suspends female students from universities... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Stanton (D-AZ-9) 12/21/2022: Tweet – “Congress has failed its duty to protect Afghans who risked their lives for our troops. With the Afghan Adjustment Act left out of our year-end funding bill, thousands will stay in limbo because of a few Senate Republicans. This is morally inexcusable. Afghan Adjustment Act's Exclusion from Omnibus is ‘Morally Inexcusable,' Stanton Says... | stanton.house.gov”

Other - Middle East

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/22/2022: Retweet of @RepDonaldsPress – “Senate Republicans, @Sen_JoeManchin, and @SenatorSinema should vote NO on the nearly $2 trillion omnibus spending bill that does more to secure the borders of Middle Eastern nations than our own. More below from @Varneyco. 📽️⤵️ Link to video”