Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat May 06, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Kaptur (D-OH-9) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “Celebrating #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth is something that unites us across the aisles. Thank you OH @RepMarcyKaptur, UT @RepJohnCurtis, MA Rep @WhipKClark, NY @RepMikeLawler, MI @RepHaleyStevens, CO @RepDLamborn, RI @RepCicilline, and others for affirming their support this… Show more   Link to image”

Landsman (D-OH-1) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepGregLandsman for joining this delegation in Israel to celebrate 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #Israel75 Link to video”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 05/06/2023: Twitter thread – “While I was on our bipartisan delegation trip to Israel and Jordan, a member of my team represented our office at the 9th Annual Fundraiser Visionary Luncheon of the Tender Steps of New York. The theme of the event was "Serving, Educating, and Empowering Our Diverse Community.” Link to image TSONY does so much to meet the needs of many in our diverse communities, including bilingual social services, academic & wellness workshops in schools & shelters, case management services. Thank you for all you do & congratulations to all of the 2023 honorees who were recognized!”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “Thank you to the original cosponsors of my bill #DefendingPalestinianRights! @RepDonBeyer @RepPressley @RepRashida @RepDonaldPayne @RepBonnie @Ilhan @RepRaulGrijalva @RepBowman @RepMarkPocan @RepCori @RepJayapal @RepAOC @RepBarbaraLee @RepSummerLee @RepDwightEvans Link to image”

Menendez (D-NJ-8) 05/05/2023: Twitter thread – “Arriving just days after Israel's 75th anniversary, our CODEL delegation had the opportunity to meet w/ the President of Israel @Isaac_Herzog, Prime Minister @netanyahu + the Speaker of the Knesset @AmirOhana. I look forward to the continued partnership w/ our strategic ally. Link to image Visiting Israel was an unforgettable experience. The Western Wall + Yad Vashem serve as reminders of Israel's history + the importance of standing against all forms of hatred incl. anti-semitism in the US + abroad. We'll always support + stand with the Jewish community. Link to image”

Menendez (D-NJ-8) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @RepMenendez – “Visiting Israel was an unforgettable experience. The Western Wall + Yad Vashem serve as reminders of Israel's history + the importance of standing against all forms of hatred incl. anti-semitism in the US + abroad. We'll always support + stand with the Jewish community. Link to image”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “Finding my families name in the book ⁦@yadvashem⁩ of those murdered during the Holocaust. Link to image”

Nickel (D-NC-13) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “Happy 75th Birthday, Israel! As a crucial ally and the only democracy in the Middle East, I'll always stand with Israel and its people. Here's to many more years of a strong U.S. - Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweetThank you @RepWileyNickel for celebrating 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! #Israel75 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (Link to twitter.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @BettyMcCollum04 – “I've officially reintroduced the Defending Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act—because not $1 of U.S. aid should be used to commit human rights violations. Read my full statement here: McCollum Reintroduces the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act | Congresswoman Betty McCollum   Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @sarahleah1 – “"Peace can only be achieved when everyone's human rights are respected, and Congress has a responsibility to not ignore the well-documented mistreatment of Palestinian children and families living under Israeli military occupation." 17 Democrats present bill targeting Israeli rights abuses in litmus for U.S.-Israel ties... | haaretz.com”

Lebanon

Hagerty (R-TN) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “In December, Congress passed @JoeBiden's Omnibus spending bill, including $410 million for “enhanced border security” in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, & Oman–yet Biden refuses to secure our own collapsed southern border. Biden Nominee Backs U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Border Security -- in Jordan... | breitbart.com”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @TheShahsMan – “@DonJBacon @inventor_kevin @RepDonBacon Thank you @RepDonBacon @DonJBacon for cosponsoring this legislation that will help protect Americans from the Islamic Republics aggression and also help #IranianAmericans I hope all the #Iranian people of #Nebraska and all our concerned allies will remember this come voting time!”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @azi_amm – “Huge thanks to Congressman @RepDonBacon for co-sponsoring #MAHSAAct HR 589 to sanction Iran's terror regime for their appalling human rights violations. 🇺🇸 Your exceptional leadership in Congress, attentive to your constituents' voices, is deeply appreciated 🙏🏽 Link to quoted tweet”

Crapo (R-ID) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “Idaho agricultural land is a precious resource that should be protected from foreign adversaries. Prohibiting China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from investing in U.S. farmland and agricultural companies is necessary for our national security. Weekly Column: Safeguarding Idaho Farmland | U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “Proud to introduce my bill today along with @repkevinhern that ensures we enforce sanctions against Iran. We cannot afford to allow State Sponsors of Terrorism like the Ayatollah to continue to receive financial backing. @RepublicanStudy Press Releases | Congressman Pat Fallon”

Hern (R-OK-1) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @RepPatFallon – “Proud to introduce my bill today along with @repkevinhern that ensures we enforce sanctions against Iran. We cannot afford to allow State Sponsors of Terrorism like the Ayatollah to continue to receive financial backing. @RepublicanStudy Press Releases | Congressman Pat Fallon”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “Did the Asst. Sec of State for the Middle East not know she was speaking alongside a designated Iranian terrorist, or just not care? Link to quoted tweetU.S. State Department officials speak at same conference as dangerous Iran-backed Iraqi terrorist (U.S. State Department officials speak at same conference as dangerous Iran-backed Iraqi terrorist | FDD's Long War Journal) (Link to twitter.com)”

Egypt

Miller (R-IL-15) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have opened our border to an INVASION that is the greatest national security threat since 9/11. Link to quoted tweetBP agents are encountering large numbers of people from countries like: India China Brazil Turkey Uzbekistan Senegal Afghanistan Ethiopia Somalia Egypt This is not normal.”

Bahrain

Risch (R-ID) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “I commend #Bahrain FM Zayani's trip to #Ukraine to see firsthand the resilience of the Ukrainian people against unjustified aggression. This visit is an important reminder that the international community will not give up on Ukraine. Bahrain FM Zayani takes shelter during Ukraine visit amid Russia's bombing... | al-monitor.com”

Sudan

Cardin (D-MD) 05/05/2023: Twitter thread – “The horrific military violence in #Sudan is causing a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in several countries. People are in dire need, unable to access basic essentials or safety due to severe damage to the country's infrastructure. I join my @SenateDems colleagues in pledging our support to have the U.S. be a leading partner in the international response to the crisis in Sudan. We must act immediately.”

Coons (D-DE) 05/05/2023: Twitter thread – “I commend President Biden for this decisive step to hold accountable those in both the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces who threaten peace in Sudan and who commit human rights violations. Through modernized sanctions, we can target the individuals responsible and their network of companies, family members, and facilitators while limiting the impact on ordinary citizens. The Sudanese people bravely ousted longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019 and they want and deserve a democratic, accountable government. I urge General Burhan of the Sudan Armed Forces and General Hemedti of the Rapid Support Forces to honor ceasefires, negotiate a lasting truce, and plan for a transition to a civilian-led government that reflects the will of the Sudanese people. U.S. Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware... | coons.senate.gov”

Warner (D-VA) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “I am thinking of the people of Sudan while they experience unimaginable violence and standing with all Sudanese Americans. I'm proud to fight for TPS status for Sudanese people in America, and I am pushing for more humanitarian aid to address the conflict, too.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cortez Masto (D-NV) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions and heritage that our Jewish community has brought to enrich Nevada. As antisemitism continues to rise across the country, we must make it clear that extremism has no home in the Silver State.”

Crow (D-CO-6) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “This Jewish American Heritage Month, let's recommit to fighting antisemitism and honoring the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans across US history. Link to image”

Duckworth (D-IL) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “While we recognize the triumphs and struggles of Jewish Americans throughout our nation's history this Jewish American Heritage Month, we cannot ignore the rise in anti-Semitism across the country. It's on each of us to ensure hate never has a home here.”

Hayes (D-CT-5) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “America is great today because of its diversity, understanding, and inclusion. On this first day of Jewish American Heritage Month, join me in celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans and continuing the work to combat antisemitism. #JAHM2023 Link to image”

Morelle (D-NY-25) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans and recommit to fighting back against antisemitism everywhere. We are stronger together. #OurSharedHeritage”

Ross (D-NC-2) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, and to celebrate, we're highlighting some of the wonderful Jewish Americans from #NC02. Up first is Dr. Mandy Cohen, an internal medicine physician, public health expert, and former Secretary of the NC Dep't of Health and Human Services. Link to image”

Titus (D-NV-1) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “During #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth we celebrate the many contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our story, and recommit to fighting anti-Semitism and hate here at home and around the world. Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “During #JAHM2023, we pay tribute to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer in law & beacon for gender equity and the rights of all. Her enduring legacy continues to inspire Jewish Americans & motivate the next generation of Jewish women leaders. #OurSharedHeritage Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “Did you know that the iconic poem at the base of the #StatueOfLiberty was penned by a #JewishAmerican woman? ✍️ #OurSharedHeritage #JAHM2023 Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/05/2023: Retweet of @SmithsonianChan – “This Jewish American Heritage Month, MTV Entertainment Studios First Time Director, Leah Bleich (@leahvbleich), partners with MTVE Studios to celebrate the Yiddish language and its profound impact on American pop culture. #JAHM Link to video”

Afghanistan

Alford (R-MO-4) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “The withdraw in Afghanistan was one of the largest foreign policy blunders in our nations history. Now, Afghanistan has turned into a breeding ground for the likes of ISIS and Al Qaeda. There are still questions that America deserves answers to. Link to video”

Alford (R-MO-4) 05/06/2023: Retweet of @michaelgwaltz – “@AmbKabul Let me help you. Haqqani has the blood of thousands of Americans & Afghans on his hands. He is the Taliban's liaison to Al Qaeda. He is a terrorist. Period. Link to quoted tweet”

Fischer (R-NE) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “I questioned senior intel officials this week about the growing challenges our country faces from China, Russia, and ISIS-K — including China's growing nuclear arsenal and our diminished information-gathering capabilities in Afghanistan after Biden's disastrous withdrawal. Link to video”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 05/06/2023: Retweet of @Julio_Rosas11 – “@townhallcom During my time in the camp, many Venezuelans said they were processed/released after illegally crossing the border, not using the CBP One app. I heard a lot of coughing and sneezing. @RepTonyGonzales said it reminds him of an Afghanistan refugee camp ––> Downtown El Paso Has Become a 'Refugee Camp' Ahead of Title 42 Removal... | townhall.com”

Green (R-TN-7) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “House Republicans promised accountability on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal—and it's coming. Biden admin ignores congressional subpoena for Afghanistan documents a third time... | foxnews.com”

Mast (R-FL-21) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI: The Biden Administration just ignored a Congressional subpoena to turn over the dissent cable related to the Afghanistan withdrawal for a THIRD time. 13 servicemembers are dead. Biden and Blinken do not get to avoid responsibility.”

Mast (R-FL-21) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden's failures are FUNDING the Taliban! 🚨 I lost two legs fighting these terrorists. What a disgusting betrayal of our troops and allies. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/05/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul and RM @RepGregoryMeeks sent a letter with a bipartisan group of members to UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres urging to reject male-only humanitarian aid implementation in Afghanistan. Read an excerpt from their letter⬇️ Link to image Find the full release and letter here⬇️ McCaul, Meeks, HFAC Members Urge UN to Reject Male-Only Humanitarian Aid Implementation in Afghanistan - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/05/2023: Twitter thread – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks CM @RepMcCaul, HFAC Members convey concern to @AntonioGuterres over Taliban's mandates banning Afghan women from working for NGOs & @UN in Afghanistan, & encourage UN to continue supporting Afghan women by opposing male-only humanitarian aid implementation👇🏿 Link to image View full release: Meeks, McCaul, HFAC Members Urge UN to Reject Male-Only Humanitarian Aid Implementation in Afghanistan... | democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Peters (D-CA-50) 05/05/2023: Tweet – “#ICYMI This temporary relief is good news in the fight to keep our promises to our allies. Congress must pass the #AfghanAdjustmentAct and give the Afghans who fought bravely with our troops, a pathway to permanent residence & the stability they've earned. AP sources: Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US... | apnews.com”

Van Orden (R-WI-3) 05/06/2023: Tweet – “This is absolutely unacceptable. Link to quoted tweetJoe Biden's failures are FUNDING the Taliban! 🚨 I lost two legs fighting these terrorists. What a disgusting betrayal of our troops and allies. (Link to twitter.com)”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/06/2023: Twitter thread – “@AmbKabul Let me help you. Haqqani has the blood of thousands of Americans & Afghans on his hands. He is the Taliban's liaison to Al Qaeda. He is a terrorist. Period. Link to quoted tweet@USAmbKabul cannot admit Haqqani is a terrorist. This's an insult to veterans and Gold Star families. Haqqani is a threat to our NATSEC! @michaelgwaltz @ToddPiro (Link to twitter.com) .@USAmbKabul”