Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat April 29, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Allen (R-GA-12) 04/28/2023: Twitter thread – “Honored to introduce a bipartisan resolution today with @TXRandy14, @RepHarshbarger, @RepJuanVargas, and @RepJoshG to reaffirm the United States' commitment to Israel's security. As Iran's nuclear capabilities continue to evolve, it is paramount that the United States and the international community continue to stand firm with Israel now and in the future. My full statement ⤵️ Press Releases | U.S. Representative Rick W. Allen”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/28/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepDonBacon for your outspoken leadership and strong support for the U.S.-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #StrongerTogether @cspanwj Link to video”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/28/2023: Retweet of @TheJGreenspan – “Don't worry, its #Kosher to love @RepDonBacon's unabashed support for the US-Israel relationship. @AIPAC and the pro-Israel are proud to stand with you, Congressman! Link to quoted tweet”

Boozman (R-AR) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Happy 75th birthday to our ally Israel. I'm proud to support a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. We must always stand together to maintain our special bond built on mutual values and interests. I look forward to many more years of friendship and partnership with the Jewish state.”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI: I was proud to introduce bipartisan legislation with @SenatorCardin on Israel's 75th anniversary. The bond between our two nations is crucial – Israel is a beacon of hope and stability in the Middle East. Sens. Cruz, Cardin Introduce Bill to Celebrate U.S.-Israel Relationship, Golda Meir's Legacy through a U.S. Commemorative Coin | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/28/2023: Twitter thread – “Watch my weekly update here! 📺 This week in Washington, I had the honor of attending the joint session of Congress with NJ Assemblywoman Park as my guest to hear South Korean @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol & celebrate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.🇺🇸🇰🇷 Link to video @President_KR Before that, I returned from a Congressional Delegation to Ghana & Israel with @RepJeffries. In Israel, We met with Prime Minister @netanyahu, President of Israel @Isaac_Herzog, Opposition Leader @yairlapid, Speaker of the Knesset @AmirOhana, and @USAmbIsrael Tom Nides. @President_KR @RepJeffries @netanyahu @Isaac_Herzog @yairlapid @AmirOhana @USAmbIsrael In Washington, I helped lead the @ProbSolveCaucus and released a debt ceiling framework to avoid defaulting on the national debt through Feb. 2025. It will suspend the debt ceiling, prevent an economic collapse, and address our longer-term fiscal health. @President_KR @RepJeffries @netanyahu @Isaac_Herzog @yairlapid @AmirOhana @USAmbIsrael @ProbSolveCaucus I'm also proud that the House passed our bipartisan resolution — in a 400-19 vote — to celebrate 75 years of the historic U.S.-Israel relationship and encourage expansion of the Abraham Accords. Hope to see you back in NJ-5 soon!”

Langworthy (R-NY-23) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Nuclear weapons must never wind up in the hands of Iran, who chant to "death to America" and want to wipe Israel off the map. I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution. Link to quoted tweetToday, I introduced a bipartisan resolution to ensure that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not build or acquire a nuclear weapon, or the United States will take firm action to hold them accountable. (Press Releases | U.S. Representative)”

Lankford (R-OK) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “As we join Israelis in continuing to celebrate 75 years of hard-won freedom as a nation, please join me today in praying for peace for our friend & ally Israel and praying that her next 75 years are prosperous and joyful.”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/28/2023: Twitter thread – “It was a privilege to speak at yesterday's congressional momentum luncheon for the Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Commission celebrating this iconic figure as well as the State of Israel's 75th birthday. Link to image I'm proud to cosponsor H.R. 987 directing the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Meir and 75 years of friendship between the United States and Israel. I'm honored to have the chance to join Speaker McCarthy and other members on both sides of the aisle for the Speaker's historic address to the Knesset in Jerusalem.”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 04/28/2023: Retweet of @USAmbIsrael – “Closing out the week with a Shabbat Shalom filmed with the U.S. Congressional delegation to Israel lead by House Minority Leader @RepJeffries. Happy weekend and Shabbat Shalom! Link to video”

Vance (R-OH) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “This week Israel celebrated its 75th anniversary. It's a beautiful country and one of our most important allies. Congrats to all of my Israeli friends! I hope to come visit in person soon.”

Williams (D-GA-5) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “This week we celebrated Israel's 75th year of independence. While I voted for a resolution honoring Israel's 75 years, I was disappointed to see it did not mention a two-state solution as did previous versions. Link to image”

Syria

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “Appalled by Tunisia's decision to reestablish diplomatic relations w/ war criminal Assad as he continues to bomb Syrians. The admin must use the full force of #CaesarAct sanctions to deter any effort to rehabilitate Assad's brutal regime."Tunisian president appoints new ambassador to Syria - presidency”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “I was grateful for a productive conversation with Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States @rbalsaud about U.S.-Saudi Cooperation, and regional stability measures like non-recognition of Assad's regime and countering aggression from the Iranian regime. 🇺🇸🇸🇦”

Iran

Allen (R-GA-12) 04/28/2023: Retweet of @TXRandy14 – “Today, I introduced a bipartisan resolution to ensure that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not build or acquire a nuclear weapon, or the United States will take firm action to hold them accountable. Press Releases | U.S. Representative”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “We should get our oil from America. Under Trump we were exporting it. Iran seizes Texas-bound oil tanker, Navy says... | thehill.com”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “The IRGC seized an int'l oil tanker making a legal transit in the Gulf of Oman bound for Texas. This is yet another heinous action by the Ayatollah's regime that affirms malicious intentions. We must continue to stand up against these repressive acts. Iranian commandos seen landing on US-bound tanker in new video... | foxnews.com”

Mills (R-FL-7) 04/28/2023: Retweet of @3KooH – “Thank you, @CoryMillsFL , for prioritizing national security and taking a stand against Iran's terrorist activities through your bill on Mahan Air sanctions. Your leadership is commendable. #IRGCterrorists Inside The House GOP Plan to Stop a Second Iran Nuclear Deal... | freebeacon.com   Link to image”

Iraq

Hyde-Smith (R-MS) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Congratulations to Jay Blount on becoming an @MDCC Hall of Fame member. Jay's story is incredibly inspiring. Back in 2019, I had the honor of presenting him a Civilian Purple Heart for his heroism in Iraq. Read more about his amazing life-story: 2023 MDCC Hall of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount... | enterprise-tocsin.com   Link to image”

Tunisia

Schweikert (R-AZ-1) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet with the Tunisian ambassador to the United States, @BessassiTajouri. As co-founder of the Congressional Tunisia Caucus, I am committed to strengthening the bilateral relations between our two nations. 🇺🇸🇹🇳 Link to image”

Yemen

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Over 14.8 million people face starvation in Yemen, and half a million children may die from malnutrition this year. I led a letter with two dozen colleagues requesting $1.2 billion in humanitarian aid to Yemen in this year's budget as we work toward peace for the Yemeni people. Link to video”

Horn of Africa

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/28/2023: Retweet of @RepThomasMassie – “We have no vital national interests that justify having troops in Somalia. Conservative and progressive House members vote to withdraw US troops from Somalia, but majorities in both parties shoot measure down... | theblaze.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Thank you for supporting my resolution Rep. Massie! Link to quoted tweetWe have no vital national interests that justify having troops in Somalia. (Conservative and progressive House members vote to withdraw US troops from Somalia, but majorities in both parties shoot measure down... | theblaze.com)”

Gosar (R-AZ-9) 04/28/2023: Twitter thread – “American troops don't belong in Somalia. I proudly voted to bring our troops home yesterday. Link to reply@RepGosar Where do they belong Paul? @wegetupstandup On our southern border”

Massie (R-KY-4) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “We have no vital national interests that justify having troops in Somalia. Conservative and progressive House members vote to withdraw US troops from Somalia, but majorities in both parties shoot measure down... | theblaze.com”

Sherman (D-CA-32) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Today I delivered a speech from the House Floor regarding the situation in #Tigray. Watch ⬇️ Link to video”

Sudan

James (R-MI-10) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “I'm glad our diplomats are out of harm's way. But there remains much, much, much more work to be done. And unfortunately, that work is not being conducted with the competency and urgency that the situation in Sudan demands. My thoughts on the unfolding crisis: Link to video”

Kaine (D-VA) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Today, Sen. Kaine had a powerful conversation with the Sudanese American community in Richmond to discuss the conflict in Sudan. He'll continue to be in close contact with the Administration about how to support refugees and calls on both sides to end the violence. Link to image”

Pakistan

Sherman (D-CA-32) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “See my speech from the House Floor on democracy in #Pakistan ⬇️ Link to video”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “Thank you to @Hadassah for a wonderful discussion! I always appreciate hearing about how we can continue to partner to fight to protect women's health and how we can curb the rise of antisemitism in the United States. Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 04/28/2023: Retweet of @ShelleyGspan – “I am thrilled to share @POTUS's 2023 Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation.    It recognizes what we all know - that since the very beginning, the story of the Jewish people has been woven into the fabric of our Nation. A Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month, 2023 - The White House”

Afghanistan

Cruz (R-TX) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “These Afghan women fought alongside U.S. Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan, fighting for their freedom and supporting our troops. They are indescribably brave. We owe them a debt of gratitude. Link to image”

González-Colón (R-PR-0) 04/29/2023: Tweet – “Puerto Ricans have served with honor and excellence in all branches of the US military. One of them was CPL Emmanuel Hernández, of Yauco, member of the 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, fallen in action in Afghanistan in June, 2005. Parachute drop zone at Army base in Germany named in honor of 173rd Airborne soldier... | stripes.com”

González-Colón (R-PR-0) 04/29/2023: Tweet – “To honor his memory, the Army has named after him the parachute drop zone at the base in Grafenwoehr, Germany.  To his family and to those of all our fallen, our solidarity and our commitment to remember their sacrifice and strive for those rights they died defending. Link to quoted tweetPuerto Ricans have served with honor and excellence in all branches of the US military. One of them was CPL Emmanuel Hernández, of Yauco, member of the 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, fallen in action in Afghanistan in June, 2005. (Parachute drop zone at Army base in Germany named in honor of 173rd Airborne soldier... | stripes.com)”

Issa (R-CA-48) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “We're not done getting the truth about Afghanistan. Not even close. State Dept brief on Afghanistan withdrawal dissent cable an 'insult' to dead servicemembers, congressman says... | foxnews.com”

Issa (R-CA-48) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “The briefing I received on the State Department's Afghanistan dissent cable wasn't only insufficient and incomplete, it was an insult to the fallen in Afghanistan and every American who was abandoned there by Joe Biden. State Dept brief on Afghanistan withdrawal dissent cable an 'insult' to dead servicemembers, congressman says... | foxnews.com”

Langworthy (R-NY-23) 04/28/2023: Twitter thread – “The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawl was a dark stain on our nation, but the Biden Administration's continued cover up is a slap in the face to the 13 American service members who lost their lives. 1/2 The American people & the families of the fallen deserve a full and honest accounting of what happened. 2/2 Opinion | The Afghan Withdrawal Coverup”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI🚨CHM @RepMcCaul and Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews joined @NEWSMAX with @ericbolling to discuss the Biden admin's Afghanistan coverup and the need to hold them accountable. You don't want to miss it! ⬇️ Link to video”

Shaheen (D-NH) 04/28/2023: Tweet – “The unanimous passage of this resolution sends a clear message to the Taliban: the world is united in condemning the violent oppression of Afghan women and girls. The U.S. and international community will continue working together to hold the Taliban to account.… Show more”