Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu January 26, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 01/26/2023: Retweet of @nowthisnews – “Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) read a speech entirely written by ChatGPT on the House floor on January 25, when discussing legislation that would establish a joint U.S.-Israeli AI research facility. Link to video”

Kaine (D-VA) 01/26/2023: Retweet of @J_Insider – “#EXCLUSIVE: @BillHagertyTN and @timkaine are aiming to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to 60 World War II-era diplomats who helped save Jews, @marcrod97 reports. Senate bill seeks to honor diplomats who saved Jews during the Holocaust... | jewishinsider.com”

Molinaro (R-NY-19) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepTenney for leading this important bipartisan effort! Now is the time for Congress to stand up to the Iranian regime and support the Iranian people in their struggle for basic human rights. The Senate must also act to support the Iranian people. #WomenLifeFreedom Link to quoted tweet”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/26/2023: Tweet – ““It would be odd to me that members would not support [the removal resolution] based upon her comments against Israel,” McCarthy said Tuesday night. No, but it would be odd to remove members from their committee because they spoke out against Israel. McCarthy might have a math problem in blocking Omar from panel... | thehill.com”

Risch (R-ID) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “I had a great meeting w/ @AmbHerzog to discuss our constant efforts to further strengthen US-Israel relations. From the #Iran threat, to expanding the Abraham Accords, #Israel has many challenges & opportunities. The US is proud to always show up for our long-time friend & ally.”

Rosen (D-NV) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “I'm grateful for @N7_Initiative's contributions to the Negev Forum and their work to strengthen the Abraham Accords, led by my friend @DanielBShapiro. I appreciate their support for our bipartisan delegation last week & their partnership with our Abraham Accords Caucus. Link to quoted tweetAt the end of the successful Senate Abraham Accords Caucus visit to Morocco, UAE, Bahrain, and Israel, an excellent visit in Jerusalem with the delegation led by @SenJackyRosen. I heard about their meetings and briefed them on @N7_Initiative contributions to the Negev Forum. (Link to twitter.com)”

Sherman (D-CA-32) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @AdamMilstein – “11 Congressmen sent to UN Sec Gen UN High Commissioner to Human Rights, calling them to remove Francesca Albanese from her position as the UN Rapporteur to the Palestinian Territories due to her antisemitic statements and actions. Thank you @BradSherman! Link to quoted tweet”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/26/2023: Retweet of @jinsadc – “The House of Representatives nearly unanimously passed a resolution in support of the human rights of Iranians! Thanks to @RepTenney, @RepJoshG and @RepMcCaul for their leadership. 1/2 H.Con.Res.7 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.”

Syria

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul wrote to @SecBlinken expressing concern over the admin's Syria policy & urging immediate action to ensure assistance is delivered in a manner consistent w/ longstanding US policy to oppose development & reconstruction funding in regime-held areas⬇️ Link to image Find the full letter and statement here⬇️ Biden Admin Eroding Leverage Over Assad, McCaul Presses State to Reevaluate Early Recovery Aid - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Lebanon

Meeks (D-NY-5) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: I have and will continue to support US security assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces for the security of Lebanon and the region. I applaud @USEmbassyBeirut's efforts on this vital initiative. U.S. boosts depleted salaries of Lebanon security forces via U.N.... | reuters.com”

Iran

Clarke (D-NY-9) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “In their struggle for liberty, the brave women of Iran have demonstrated truly historic courage and resolve. I'm proud to stand with them — and against their oppressors. Link to image”

Craig (D-MN-2) 01/26/2023: Tweet – “Yesterday, the Congress voted on a bipartisan basis to commend the bravery and courage of those risking their lives in Iran to fight for human rights. I stand with every Iranian fighting for freedom and democracy.”

Cruz (R-TX) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Critics call out Biden administration for not walking away from Iran nuclear deal despite recent rhetoric... | foxnews.com   Link to image”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today, I proudly supported a bipartisan resolution, which passed the House, commending the bravery of the #Iranian protesters and condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, including its brutal attempts to silence dissent through intimidation, torture, and even murder.”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Earlier today the House voted to pass 8 bipartisan bills - over 1/2 of which received unanimous support. This included reforms to streamline federal disaster recovery & reporting responses as well as a commendation of the brave Iranian protestors risking their lives for freedom. Link to video”

Frankel (D-FL-22) 01/26/2023: Tweet – “I join my colleagues in strongly condemning the violence against women by the Iranian regime. The use of force & intimidation against peaceful protestors—including women—is a gross violation of human rights & must be met with international condemnation. Rep. Frankel Votes to Support Iranian Women, Condemn Regime's Human Rights Abuses... | frankel.house.gov”

Frost (D-FL-10) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “We cannot watch silently as protestors fight for their human rights and are met with violent response from the Iranian regime. Today, I join the House in commending the bravery and courage of the Iranian people who are putting their lives at risk in pursuit of freedom.”

Gonzalez (D-TX-34) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today, the House passed a resolution reconfirming our support for the women & men of Iran fighting against an oppressive regime. As a world leader, it's our duty to uphold democracy & condemn the human rights abuses other governments feel entitled to hand down to their citizens.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “The House just passed the bipartisan resolution I co-led to commend the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are demonstrating against the oppressive Iranian regime for its human rights abuses. Iran is the world's leading state-sponsor of terror. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a resolution Wednesday expressing solidarity with people in Iran who have been risking imprisonment and even death to protest against the country's theocracy. (House commends Iranian protesters in bipartisan vote... | to.pbs.org) With our legislation passing today, we're making clear that we support those brave individuals committed to freedom and human rights, both in Iran and around the world.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Honored to help co-lead this bipartisan legislation w/ @RepTenney & @RepMcCaul Link to quoted tweetThe House just passed a bipartisan resolution supporting Iranian protesters – led by young women –fighting for basic human rights and freedom. Thank you @RepTenney @RepJoshG and @RepMcCaul for leading this important bipartisan effort! (Link to twitter.com)”

Hayes (D-CT-5) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today I joined my colleagues in standing with the women of Iran who are bravely fighting for basic human rights. The Regime must be held accountable for its abuses & violent acts of suppression. Woman. Life. Freedom. Link to image”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “1/2 Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee pays tribute to the fighters for democracy who fight for Iran to finally overcome their tyrannical government and achieve democracy for all of the people. We will pass H. Con. Res. 7 Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women Link to video 2/2 and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “Well done to the students and elected officials, as well as attorneys Whisenhunt and Crump, who made it plain today that we do not live in Putin's Russia, tyrannical Iran, or other dictatorships around the world. Link to quoted tweetToday students and elected officials will join attorney Craig Whisenhunt and me to announce plans to sue Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State of Florida for blocking the AP African American Studies course from being taught in Florida high schools. Students must be allowed to learn! How dare does the Governor of Florida have the audacity to deny the study of the history of African Americans who helped build this country. African Americans, whose history includes slavery in this nation, are having their history denied and removed by a tyrannical Governor. Stand with all your strength, this is a Democracy and everyone's history deserves to be told. This is an issue of the denial of a fair and inclusive education. It's a denial of equal protection under the law under the 14th amendment. It's the denial of our birth right. The Governor of a single state? You have some nerve. March on, students and elected officials. See you in court, Governor! The Victory will be ours. @TheBlackCaucus”

Keating (D-MA-9) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Voted in support of H. Con. Res. 7 today to commend the courage and bravery of Iranian protestors. The death of Mahsa Amini is a tragedy and this resolution signals strong US support to protesters across Iran.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today Congress came together to commend the bravery, courage & resolve of the oppressed citizens of #Iran who have been risking their lives to protest the Iranian regime's human rights abuses. As the leader of the #free world, we must always support those desiring #liberty!”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 01/26/2023: Retweet of @RepMalliotakis – “Our Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at a dangerous 40 year low thanks to Joe Biden.  It must be refilled to prepare for natural & manmade disasters… ❌Not with Russian oil. ❌Not with Iranian oil. ❌Not with Venezuelan oil. ✅With American oil.”

Manning (D-NC-6) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “In Iran, peaceful demonstrators have been met with violence & at least 300 have been killed while protesting the oppressive Iranian regime. I'm supporting a bipartisan resolution to support the brave protesters fighting for their basic rights. Rep. Manning Supports H.Con.Res.7... | youtu.be”

Mast (R-FL-21) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “JUST NOW: The House of Representatives passed legislation honoring the bravery and resolve of the Iranians protesting the brutal regime in Tehran. It's an important message that we will not tolerate these atrocious human rights violations.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: "Russia's noncompliance comes at a uniquely dangerous time when both Russia and China are expanding and modernizing their arsenals, Iran, a state sponsor of terror, continues to expand its nuclear program, and North Korea rattles its nuclear saber." Link to quoted tweetRussia is in clear violation of the New START Treaty and the Biden administration should say so. (Republicans push to verify Russia's compliance with nuclear treaty... | ft.com)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul on the passage of the bipartisan resolution he co-led with @RepTenney in support of protestors in Iran demonstrating against the regime's human rights abuses⬇️ Link to image Read the full release here⬇️ McCaul Lauds House Passage of Resolution in Support of Protestors in Iran - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

McCormick (R-GA-6) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “I am proud to co-sponsor H.Con.Res. 7 and stand for the Iranian men and women being persecuted for trying to build a better future. I thank our patriotic Iranian American community for their support for freedom at home and abroad. Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ-8) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today, I was proud to vote to condemn the Iranian regime's violent suppression of public outcry following the murder of Mahsa Amini. The authoritarian govt in Tehran has stolen the futures of generations of Iranians. I stand with every Iranian fighting for freedom and democracy.”

Miller (R-OH-7) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Proud to join @RepTenney on the House floor to speak in support of brave Iranians protesting their brutal regime & demanding basic human rights. The Iranian government sponsors terrorism & represses its own people. It is reprehensible, unacceptable, & inexcusable. Link to video”

Molinaro (R-NY-19) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “I proudly voted to pass a bipartisan resolution that applauds the bravery and courage of the Iranian women and men who are protesting the against the regime. The United States must always stand with those who push back on Iran's provocations and intolerable human rights record.”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Congress stands united with the people of Iran in their courageous protests against the oppressive Iranian regime. Today we passed @RepTenney's resolution to support their fight, of which I was a proud cosponsor. More below⬇️ House commends Iranian protesters in bipartisan vote... | apnews.com”

Napolitano (D-CA-31) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “We stand with the courageous women of Iran protesting against the brutal regime. We stand with the people of Iran as they fight for their human rights. Link to image”

Nickel (D-NC-13) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Tonight, the United States Congress took a stand against the human rights abuses of the Iranian Regime. I was proud to join Democrats and Republicans in passing a resolution to show the heroic men and women of Iran that they are not alone in their fight for human rights.”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today the House passed a bipartisan resolution that shows support for the brave people protesting in Iran and condemns the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.   Now more than ever we must support the protesters and hold the Iranian regime accountable. Link to quoted tweet420-1: House passed a resolution "commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses." Massie (R-KY) was the lone No vote. (Link to twitter.com)”

Porter (D-CA-47) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “The Iranian regime's brutality can't be ignored. Today, the House passed a bipartisan resolution I've been pushing for to condemn #MahsaAmini's murder, commend the brave protestors who are demanding change, and urge the Administration to continue sanctioning human rights abusers.”

Rutherford (R-FL-5) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “I was proud to cosponsor and vote for @RepTenney's bipartisan H.Con.Res. 7, which condemns the Iranian regime's so-called "morality police" for human rights abuses & reiterates support for those who are bravely protesting this brutal regime. This brutality must end.”

Santos (R-NY-3) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Honored to deliver my first floor speech in support of @RepTenney's H Con. Res110 #NY03 Link to quoted tweetRep. George Santos (R-NY, @RepSantosNY03) delivers his first floor speech in the House of Representatives: "I declare with every bullet and with every act of violence imposed by for the Iranian government comes a call for us to condemn their actions." (Link to twitter.com)”

Scholten (D-MI-3) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “I just voted yes on H. Con. Res. 7, supporting those in Iran participating in protests to protect their fundamental human rights and condemning the the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini. I join my colleagues in calling on the administration to respond to the protests in Iran.”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “The protestors in Iran, most of them women, are heroes. The House will vote on H.Con.Res 7, which expresses our solidarity with these brave Iranians & outrage at their repression by this regime. I am proud to cosponsor the resolution & look forward to supporting it on the floor.”

Stanton (D-AZ-4) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Tonight, I voted to pass a bipartisan resolution reaffirming America's support for the courageous protesters in Iran fighting for their human rights. Grateful for the continued advocacy of Arizona's Iranian-American community, especially @District7PHX. Link to quoted tweetThank you Rep. Stanton for meeting with local Iranian-Americans to discuss actions the US can take to support brave Iranian women demanding freedom. 18,000+ Iranians are imprisoned and at risk of execution. This is a humanitarian crisis. #womanlifefreedom #stopexecutionsiniran (Link to twitter.com)”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today, the House of Representatives came together to commend the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are defending their freedoms in protest in over 133 cities. People all over the world must have the ability to exercise fundamental human rights.”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “On the House Floor now speaking in support of H.Con.Res.7, which I introduced to commend the bravery, courage, and resolve of Iranians demonstrating against the brutal regime. I urge all my colleagues to support this resolution! Read more below.👇 H.Con.Res.7 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Iranian men, women & children are protesting their brutal regime & demanding a future built on freedom, justice and prosperity. I was honored to speak in support of them and my resolution commending the Iranian people for their courageous stand against authoritarianism. Link to video”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “PASSED: My bipartisan resolution condemning the regime in Iran & commending the bravery of the Iranian people passed by a vote of 420-1. We stand united with the Iranians against this terrorist regime. I urge the Senate to take this up immediately! Congresswoman Tenney's Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Support for Iranian Protestors Passes House of Representatives... | tenney.house.gov”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @RepGregMurphy – “Congress stands united with the people of Iran in their courageous protests against the oppressive Iranian regime. Today we passed @RepTenney's resolution to support their fight, of which I was a proud cosponsor. More below⬇️ House commends Iranian protesters in bipartisan vote... | apnews.com”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “CHM @RepMcCaul on the passage of the bipartisan resolution he co-led with @RepTenney in support of protestors in Iran demonstrating against the regime's human rights abuses⬇️ Link to image”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @RepMaxMiller – “Proud to join @RepTenney on the House floor to speak in support of brave Iranians protesting their brutal regime & demanding basic human rights. The Iranian government sponsors terrorism & represses its own people. It is reprehensible, unacceptable, & inexcusable. Link to video”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @JasonKoppel – “Thanks @RepTenney for leading this important bipartisan effort! The overwhelming vote on this resolution sends a clear & compelling message that Congress opposes the regime & supports the Iranian people in their fight for human rights. Next stop: The Senate. #WomenLifeFreedom Link to quoted tweet”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @NazaninBoniadi – “Thank you @RepTenney, @RepJoshG & @RepMcCaul. The passage of this bipartisan resolution with 420 members in favor & only 1 against,is an important signal of solidarity with the Iranian people so early in the new Congress & opens the door to more actions to hold regime accountable Link to quoted tweet”

Saudi Arabia

Durbin (D-IL) 01/26/2023: Tweet – “Mike Pompeo's disgraceful disregard for the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi royal backstabbers should be surprising — but it sadly is not. Opinion | Mike Pompeo's revolting embrace of MBS after the Khashoggi murder”

Merkley (D-OR) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered for speaking truth to power. He was a hero for risking his life to spotlight oppression and corruption. Those values should be celebrated, not sneered at or degraded. Sucking up to dictators is never pretty and rarely makes America safer. Link to quoted tweetAmericans are safer because we didn't label Saudi Arabia a pariah state. I never let the media bully me. Just b/c someone is a part-time stringer for WaPo doesn't make their life more important than our military serving in dangerous places protecting us all. I never forgot that. (Link to twitter.com)”

Iraq

Beyer (D-VA-8) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “You may remember that the Republicans took 15 votes across 5 days to elect a Speaker. While they were fighting it out, House Democrats found ourselves with lots of free time. We used our time in different ways; I used mine to learn more about my new colleagues, and to meet them— Link to quoted tweet@DonBeyerVA studies his colleagues (Link to twitter.com) .@RepKevinMullin, representing the Bay Area's #CA15, served as a Mayor, an Assemblyman, and an aide to my former colleague @JackieSpeier. He's also a (retired) DJ formerly known as "Cutmaster Kevvy Kev." His kids are pretty cute. Link to quoted tweetThis truly sums up the day! We'll be back at it again tomorrow. Photo by AP. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepKamlagerDove, representing L.A.'s #CA37, spent a career advocating for communities and families in Southern California before being elected to the CA State Assembly and then the State Senate. Link to quoted tweetBig firsts today! Just got my official Twitter account. Just gave my first speech on the House Floor, rising against Republicans latest attack on abortion rights. Get politicians out of the doctors' offices & uteruses of women across the country. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepRobertGarcia, representing Long Beach and southeast LA's #CA42, is a career educator and the former Mayor of Long Beach. He is the first LGBTQ+ immigrant to serve in Congress. He's into comic books. Link to quoted tweetLast Friday, I was officially sworn into the United States Congress to represent California's 42nd district. It's the honor of a lifetime to represent our community in Congress. Check out my official portraits. Let's get to work! (Link to twitter.com) .@RepPettersen, representing central Colorado and Denver suburbs in #CO07, was the first person in her family to graduate from high school and then college, before serving in the Colorado State Senate. Link to quoted tweetI will not stop fighting until all Americans have control over their own bodies, their own health care decisions, and their own lives. Watch my first speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives ⬇️ (Link to twitter.com) .@RepCaraveoMD, representing northern Colorado's #CO08, is a pediatrician, a former member of the Colorado House, and the first Latina elected to Congress from Colorado. Link to quoted tweetHonored to stand in the halls of Congress as the first Latina congresswoman from CO. I wouldn't be here without my parents, who came to CO from Mexico & worked their whole lives to provide us opportunity. I will never forget where we come from as I fight for our future. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepMaxwellFrost, representing Orlando in #FL10, is a gun violence survivor and gun violence prevention activist. He is the second Gen Z member elected to Congressm, and he's a jazz drummer. Link to quoted tweetIt only took 5 days, 15 votes, and a 1 am swearing in but it's official – today I was sworn in as a U.S. Congressman, representing Central Florida. I've been organizing for a decade, since I was 15 years old. We have so much work to do, but I'm honored to represent my people. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepMoskowitz, representing SE Florida's #FL23, helped pass Florida gun reforms after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS, his alma mater. He later became FL Director of Emergency Management, where he led responses to hurricanes and the pandemic. Link to quoted tweetThe honor of serving in Congress is not something I take for granted. It's humbling and a great honor. I'm ready to get to work. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepJillTokuda, representing most of Hawai'i from suburban Honolulu and beyond in #HI02, went from being the first in her family to attend college to chairing key committees in the Hawai'i State Senate. Link to quoted tweetLast week our team opened our office in D.C. in true Hawaii style with a blessing by Kumu Kaimana Chee! Mahalo to the people of Hawaii's 2nd District for putting their trust in me, my family & friends for their support, and to all the visitors who stopped by! #JillontheJob #HI02 (Link to twitter.com) .@RepNikkiB, representing central Illinois' #IL13, is a former labor leader, advisor to Governor Pritzker, and leader at the Office of Management and Budget. Link to quoted tweetThank you to everyone who joined me for a swearing-in ceremony in Springfield today! It's the honor of my lifetime to represent Central and Southern Illinois in Congress. (Link to twitter.com) Before getting elected to Congress, where he represents northwest Illinois in #IL17, @RepEricSorensen was a meteorologist. In plain terms, he was the local weatherman. Link to quoted tweetI just got off the House floor where I finished giving my first floor speech. As your trusted neighbor in Congress, I am focused on delivering results and common sense solutions for #IL17. Take a listen. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepDeliaRamirez, representing #IL03 on the west side of Chicago, is a community leader and former state legislator, and the daughter of working-class Guatemalan immigrants. Link to quoted tweet1st week officially sworn into Congress in the books! It's the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of #IL03. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepMcGarvey, who represents Louisville, Kentucky in #KY03, is a life-long Louisvillian who led the Democratic Caucus in the Kentucky State Senate before being elected to Congress. He's also a guitarist. Link to quoted tweetLast night, House Republicans made it harder for women to receive abortions & for doctors to provide them. They've sent a clear message that more attacks on women's rights are on the horizon. I'll keep fighting to protect reproductive rights in #KY03 & across our country. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepGlennIvey, who represents Prince George's Co. and College Park and the rest of #MD04, was a longtime Capitol Hill staffer, and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Maryland State's Attorney. Link to quoted tweetIt's an honor to be joining the ranks of Congress. I'm ready to hit the ground running to deliver results for the people of Maryland who entrusted me with this privilege. Congratulations to my friend and predecessor @OAGMaryland on being sworn in as AG. Let's get to work! (Link to twitter.com) .@RepShriThanedar grew up in poverty in India, working at an early age to help support his family. He came to America to earn a PhD in chemistry, going on to become a citizen, then a successful businessman and State Rep. He represents Detroit in #MI13. Link to quoted tweetI am determined to come to Washington to advocate for the hard-working people of MI-13. I will not stand idly by and let extreme viewpoints stand in the way of this goal. #letsgettowork Watch my first speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives⬇️ (Link to twitter.com) .@RepScholten, representing west Michigan's #MI03 which includes Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Grand Haven, is an immigration lawyer and former Justice Department attorney. Link to quoted tweetWhat an honor to take my place in history last night as the first Congresswoman—and mother—to represent West Michigan in the House. For families like yours and mine, I'm ready to (finally!) get to work! (Link to twitter.com) .@RepMenendez, who represents New Jersey's #NJ08, which includes parts of Newark, Jersey City, and Hoboken, is the grandson of Cuban immigrants and previously served as a commissioner of the Port Authority. His name looks vaguely familiar to me Link to quoted tweetIt was an unusual path to get here, but today I was sworn in to be the next representative for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. This is the honor of a lifetime. And while my family didn't get to see me sworn in, we had a lot of great moments amidst the @HouseGOP chaos: (Link to twitter.com) .@RepGabeVasquez, who represents southern New Mexico #NM02, is a former journalist, congressional aide, wildlife advocate, and local elected leader. He is a first-generation American. Link to quoted tweetHere's a quick overview of my first week in Congress. We immediately got to work on Tuesday when New Mexico's own Interior Secretary, @SecDebHaaland stopped by the office. We chatted about my priorities, including climate, public lands, and a cleaner energy economy. (Link to twitter.com) We already knew @RepDanGoldman from when he served brilliantly as lead counsel in the impeachment of Donald Trump (the first one). He was an attorney and SDNY federal prosecutor before that; now he represents lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn in #NY10. Link to quoted tweetWe cannot talk about preserving our individual freedoms while simultaneously ripping away a fundamental freedom for women in this country.    Abortion rights are human rights, yet today House Republicans continued their assault on reproductive rights. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepDonDavis, who represents eastern North Carolina's #NC01, served in the Air Force before going on to be a professor, a Mayor, a minister, and then a State Senator. Link to quoted tweetOn behalf of nearly 100,000 eastern North Carolinians in the Medicaid coverage gap, Congress should provide an alternative for residents in states failing to expand Medicaid. It's past time to honor the will of the people by expanding access to vital healthcare services. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepWileyNickel, who represents a district in the piedmont of North Carolina #NC13, previously served as a North Carolina State Senator, attorney, small business owner, and worked for two White House administrations. Link to quoted tweetToday, I delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S House of Representatives for the first time since being sworn into the 118th Congress. It's the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of #NC13 and I'm committed to working across the aisle to do what's right for NC. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepJeffJackson, who represents #NC14 in and around Charlotte, enlisted after 9/11, deployed to Afghanistan, and still serves today in the Army National Guard. After returning home he served as a prosecutor before being elected to the NC State Senate. Link to quoted tweetThe official account is up and running! As a first post, here's a photo with our family and @RepJeffries that is going to live in infamy for Avery, our four-year-old. She's shy, but patriotic. #ncpol (Link to twitter.com) .@ValerieFoushee represents parts of the NC Research Triangle and points north in #NC04, where she served on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, the NC House, and then the NC Senate. Link to quoted tweetI'm officially sworn-in and ready to get to work for North Carolina's Fourth District! For the last 25 years, I served in local and state government fighting for progressive policies for all North Carolinians, and I'm ready to continue that fight in Congress. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepGregLandsman represents #OH01, in and around Cincinnati and Warren County, Ohio. He's a former teacher and Cincinnati City Councilman, and a graduate of Harvard Divinity School. Link to quoted tweetProud to make my first speech on the House floor today. I shared with my new colleagues my commitment to being a transparent, bipartisan, and highly reliable leader. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepEmiliaSykes represents Akron and Youngstown in #OH13. She was a prominent legislator in the Ohio General Assembly, rising to become Minority Leader of the Ohio House before her election to Congress. Link to quoted tweetAmerican women deserve quality, accurate information when facing a pregnancy to ensure both healthy moms and babies. Unfortunately, extremists are promoting misinformation through so-called “health centers” rather than facing the real and urgent needs of the American people. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepSalinas represents northwest Oregon #OR06. The daughter of an immigrant and a former aide to legendary Senate leader Harry Reid, she went on to serve in the Oregon House before being elected to Congress. Link to quoted tweetMy name is Andrea Salinas. I'm a working mom, a legislator, a Latina, the daughter of an immigrant, and, as of last week, a congresswoman for Oregon's sixth district. Humbled. And ready to get to work. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepSummerLee, representing Pittsburgh's #PA12, was a community organizer, attorney, and state legislator in the PA House before becoming the first Black woman ever elected to Congress from Pennsylvania. Link to quoted tweetNow that I'm finally sworn in and done with day 1 votes, let me introduce myself. I'm an organizer, an attorney, and the first Black woman to Represent PA in Congress. I've lived the same struggles that so many folks in #PA12 have—and I'll stand for the people every single day. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepDeluzio, also representing areas in and around Pittsburgh #PA17, is an Iraq War veteran who served in the U.S. Navy, a voting rights attorney, and a union organizer. Link to quoted tweetIn my first speech on the House Floor, I rose to honor the life of Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire. Chief McIntire put himself in harm's way to protect others, ultimately giving the last full measure of devotion. (Link to twitter.com) .@Rep_Magaziner represents western Rhode Island's #RI02. He taught at public schools in Louisiana and had a business career before being elected as Rhode Island General Treasurer, and then to the U.S. House. Link to quoted tweet👋Hi there! It's Rep. Seth Magaziner from RI's Second Congressional District. I'm a husband, dad, and lifelong RIer who is committed to fighting for working people. Follow me here for updates on my work in Washington D.C. I'm looking forward to serving the people of #RI02! (Link to twitter.com) .@RepJasmine represents #TX30 in and around Dallas. She was a civil rights attorney and public defender before being elected to serve in the Texas House and then to Congress. Link to quoted tweetWelcome to my OFFICIAL Twitter account! Today, I was officially sworn in to Congress, and look forward to being #TX30's voice in Washington for the next 2 years. Dallas, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville (and more), I'm your new rep! FOLLOW along for updates from me and my team. (Link to twitter.com) .@RepCasar represents #TX35, which stretches from San Antonio to Austin, where he was a community organizer and then a City Councilman before being elected to Congress. He is the son of immigrants, and a graduate of the University of Virginia. Link to quoted tweetFrom @workersdefense 👉🏽 Congress (Link to twitter.com) .@RepBeccaB represents Vermont. She was a teacher before serving in the VT State Senate, where she was elected Majority Leader and then President Pro Tem. She is the first woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Vermont in Congress. Link to quoted tweetTo see my name in the halls of Congress was a surreal feeling. I wouldn't be here without the support of my family & all the people back home who believed in me. Vermonters sent me to Washington to fight for change and to deliver results for everyday folks. Time to get to work! (Link to twitter.com) .@RepMGP, an immigrant's daughter, represents southwest Washington #WA03. For years I was the only auto mechanic in the Congress, but thanks to @RepMGP this is no longer true. She ran an auto repair shop with her husband before getting elected to Congress! Link to quoted tweetHi, it's Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez 👋 I'm a rural Washingtonian, auto repair shop owner, and working mom with a toddler. Soon I'll be sworn in as Southwest Washington's independent voice in Congress. Follow me for updates on how I'm working for you. We have a list of the official accounts for all of the new @HouseDemocrats here, if you want to follow them! @Fritschner/New Members 118th / Twitter... | twitter.com And a thread with more info on these folks from their class president, @RepRobertGarcia, here: Link to quoted tweetI'm Robert Garcia and I'm proud to serve as President of the Freshman Class of Democrats in the 118th Congress. We're already delivering for the people and taking on our big challenges. 🧵⤵️ We've now launched official handles so follow us and get to know our class:”

Turkey

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “.@EnesFreedom is an inspiration who's risking everything he has for what's right. Turkey has placed Enes on their terrorist watch list with a bounty of $500,000 for speaking out on human rights issues in China and Turkey. Pretty insane. His bravery and patriotism is amazing. Link to image”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “The Turkish Government placed a $500K bounty on @EnesFreedom because he dared speak out against Erdogan. Our 1st Amdt is a sacred trust between government & citizen that must never be taken for granted. Enes it was an honor to meet you today. You're what America is all about. Link to image”

Self (R-TX-3) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @RepDonaldsPress – “The Turkish Government placed a $500K bounty on @EnesFreedom because he dared speak out against Erdogan. Our 1st Amdt is a sacred trust between government & citizen that must never be taken for granted. Enes it was an honor to meet you today. You're what America is all about. Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @SenTinaSmith – “As a refugee of the Somali Civil War, @Ilhan has lived through the devastating impacts of war. Her experience is important, her voice is powerful, and she's a valued member of Congress. The disrespect of McCarthy and his extremist supporters for Rep. Omar is obvious and shameful.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “They just hate an African refugee who is Muslim having the power to shape policy in our country. Their opinion won't change the outcome of my election or the support of my constituents. My constituents didn't just graciously welcome refugees to MN, they sent one to Congress 💪🏽 Link to quoted tweet1) Kirk makes clear what the real problem is with Ilhan Omar for the GOP: she is a Black, African, Muslim, Somali refugee. The racism here is brazen. 2) Omar is far more wedded to U.S. constitutional values than Kirk & his authoritarian, election-denying, anti-democratic pals. (Link to twitter.com)”

Smith (D-MN) 01/25/2023: Twitter thread – “As a refugee of the Somali Civil War, @Ilhan has lived through the devastating impacts of war. Her experience is important, her voice is powerful, and she's a valued member of Congress. The disrespect of McCarthy and his extremist supporters for Rep. Omar is obvious and shameful. Stripping Representative Omar of her spot on the House Foreign Affairs Committee would be an insult to all refugees in this country.”

Sudan

Van Hollen (D-MD) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Peter, one of the renowned “Lost Boys” who triumphed over horrific conditions, is a true testament to the strength of the human spirit. I look forward to working with him to achieve the vision of a South Sudan that is committed to human rights, justice and democracy. Link to quoted tweetIt was a great honor to meet with @ChrisVanHollen, Chairman of Senate's Sub-Committee on Africa & Global Health & member of @SFRCdems earlier today. We discussed current affairs of South Sudan, including human rights violations taking place such as arbitrary detention of (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “I congratulate @SpeakerMcCarthy for planning to hold vote on removing Anti-Semite @Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee where she has repeatedly abused her position to ostracize the Jewish community. Anti-Semitism has absolutely no place on the Foreign Affairs Committee”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 01/25/2023: In reply to Tweet@rokhanna Corbyn:His disciplined campaign of positive populism & a bold vision resonated with young people & grassroots leaders across Britain. That should provide inspiration to Dems here. That a positive populist message is not just morally right, it's also strategically smart (Link to twitter.com) – “@BanquoDyar I publicly criticized the antisemitism during his leadership and vocally disagreed with many of his policies. That comment was simply about the economic populist elements of his campaign.”

Lieu (D-CA-36) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @RepKManning – “Today, I hosted @RepGraceMeng, @RepTedLieu & Assistant Secretary Lhammon from @usedgov Office for Civil Rights to discuss antisemitism in education. No student should face bias & hate in the classroom; schools must protect their students from all forms of discrimination. Link to image”

Manning (D-NC-6) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Today, I hosted @RepGraceMeng, @RepTedLieu & Assistant Secretary Lhammon from @usedgov Office for Civil Rights to discuss antisemitism in education. No student should face bias & hate in the classroom; schools must protect their students from all forms of discrimination. Link to image”

Torres (D-NY-15) 01/26/2023: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “Elon Musk reinstated the Twitter account of Nick Fuentes, who is a white Supremacist notorious for denying the Holocaust and peddling Antisemitism. The venom he spews belongs nowhere on Twitter.”

Afghanistan

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Since the Biden Administration botched the Afghanistan withdrawal and left behind billions of dollars in U.S. military equipment for the Taliban, why should we trust them with the $100+ billion we're sending to Ukraine?”

Cline (R-VA-6) 01/26/2023: Retweet of @repdarrellissa – “With the House under new management, we will get the truth out of Biden and his White House exactly how they abandoned hundreds of Americans in Afghanistan and lied about it every day since. We haven't forgotten. They're about to remember.”

Mills (R-FL-7) 01/25/2023: In reply to Tweet@CoryMillsFL, some important info. Those detainees were released in May of 2020. Not 2021. (Afghan government releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners as part of peace deal with US... | militarytimes.com) – “@Gaither4IL Kevin, go ahead and please look into the emptying of Bagram Detention Center which was done under Biden. Thanks Link to reply@CoryMillsFL You may not have read the @MilitaryTimes article I included. 900 prisoners were released from Bagram in the summer of 2020 as a direct result of negotiations between Trump and the Taliban. (Link to twitter.com) @Gaither4IL @MilitaryTimes You may not have noticed the 40,000 released from Bagram Detention which resulted in 13 of our heroes being killed. I can tell you where I was during this; where were you whole Americans were being left to die? Link to image   Link to reply@CoryMillsFL @MilitaryTimes A tragic loss of our American lives. Partisans politicize instead of learn from mistakes. Bomber was in our custody for 4 years. Trump agreed to hand over control of prisons and bases. How could Trump and Biden have managed the withdrawal better? That's what we need to know. @Gaither4IL @MilitaryTimes Kevin, that's exactly what HFAC will find out, and as a member of both HFAC and HASC, we will get accountability and transparency”

Ogles (R-TN-5) 01/25/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “Since the Biden Administration botched the Afghanistan withdrawal and left behind billions of dollars in U.S. military equipment for the Taliban, why should we trust them with the $100+ billion we're sending to Ukraine?”

Risch (R-ID) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “The #Taliban's reckless ban on women working for NGOs has become a death sentence for the #Afghan people. This only adds to the list of activities banned for women, including secondary school & university, sports, gov't work, & owning a business. The US must sanction the Taliban. Link to quoted tweetFreezing weather kills at least 124 people in Afghanistan (Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people... | bbc.in)”

Tillis (R-NC) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “My staff and I worked to secure Johnny's evacuation from Afghanistan, so welcoming him to my DC office today was a special honor. I am grateful for his courage in working with American soldiers in the fight against the Taliban. Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Boebert (R-CO-3) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Biden gave ISIS tanks. I absolutely don't trust his discretion in distributing heavy American military equipment.”

Sullivan (R-AK) 01/25/2023: Tweet – “Energy remains the coin of the realm of power in the Middle East. Unfortunately, President Biden's decision to undermine American energy production from day one has only weakened our position in the region. Link to video”