Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun May 28, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Banks (R-IN-3) 05/28/2023: Tweet – “Why did the White House have antisemitic org in its antisemitism plan? Why did the White House have antisemitic org in its antisemitism plan?... | m.jpost.com”

Iran

Santos (R-NY-3) 05/28/2023: Tweet – “The war trusty Ayatollah makes moves in the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Iranian Weapons Are Now Being Used on Both Sides of the Ukraine War... | rollingstone.com”

Iraq

Kaptur (D-OH-9) 05/27/2023: Twitter thread – “🧵THREAD This #MemorialDay I will be thinking about Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson who deployed to Kosovo and Iraq with the Ohio National Guard. He passed away in 2020 from toxic exposure after serving his country most honorably. 1/12 Link to image Last Congress we passed legislation named in his memory, The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as The PACT Act for short. 2/12 Link to image The #PACTAct expanded and extended eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras. 3/12 This week @AppropsDems were initially faced with extreme legislation that would defund the Toxic Exposure Fund by over $14 Billion. The vital #PACTACT legislation is already signed into law, but now at risk of being defunded and weakened by @HouseAppropsGOP proposals. 4/12 Let us not forget, Congress created the toxic exposure fund on a bipartisan basis to ensure those servicemembers and veterans impacted by burn pits are not left behind — now, or ever. 5/12 I served on @VetAffairsDems last Congress, when Republicans and Democrats worked together to pass the the #PACTAct. I also know the complicated health struggles Heath faced having spent much time with his mother-in-law, @SusanZeier of Sandusky, Ohio. 6/12 Link to image My constituent Susan is a fierce advocate who was instrumental in fighting for the PACT Act's success. Working together over the years to pass this monumental legislation, I met with countless veterans and their families who similar to Heath were impacted by toxic exposure. 7/12 Link to image Knowing how Heath could have benefited from the #PACTAct, I simply cannot stay quiet while the @HouseGOP try to dismantle and defund imperative veterans' benefits like this as a tactic to cut costs. Cutting screening and treatment for our veterans isn't a way to cut costs. 8/12 For those brave servicemembers who have heroically returned to the homeland — but carry with them the injuries of toxic exposure — America has an obligation to make good on President Lincoln's command to care for those who have borne the battle. 9/12 Fully funding the #PACTAct should be a priority for Republicans, and I will continue to ensure that our veterans who have sacrificed so much for the preservation of freedom are delivered the care and healing they so rightfully deserve. 10/12 Democrats remain united to support our United States military, and all troops who return home. The @HouseGOP mustn't turn their backs on our promise and commitment to those who have so faithfully and courageously served us all, however their current proposal does just that. 11/12 To learn more about the #PACTAct's extended and expanded @DeptVetAffairs health care and benefits for millions of toxic exposed Veterans and their survivors – including many Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 Veterans you can go to The PACT Act and your VA benefits | Veterans Affairs. 12/12”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “Peter Bernstein is an amazing member of our NY-16 community and always fights for progressive values. I'm proud to highlight him and his work during Jewish American Heritage Month. Link to image”

Cardin (D-MD) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “Jewish American Heritage month may be ending, but we know fighting antisemitism is a 24/7 movement. Bravo to these young people for encouraging these "little acts of courage." Tikkun Olam in action! How Missourians are combating antisemitism in their communities... | pbs.org”

Gallego (D-AZ-3) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “In the face of a rise in antisemitism, we celebrate this month by showing our love for Arizona's Jewish community — and committing to fight hate wherever we find it. #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth”

Klobuchar (D-MN) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “The rise in antisemitism is abhorrent and unacceptable.  Biden Unveils a National Plan to Fight an Ancient Hatred... | nytimes.com”

Landsman (D-OH-1) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “Combating antisemitism is just about combating antisemitism. As promised below 👇🏼, very much happy to sit down @laurenboebert and talk through any questions you may have. Boebert dismisses antisemitism push as effort to target conservatives... | washingtonpost.com”

Pettersen (D-CO-7) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “With antisemitism on the rise across the country, @POTUS is taking bold steps by releasing the first-ever comprehensive U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. The administration is leading the charge as we work to confront antisemitism, bigotry, & hate in all its forms. Link to quoted tweetPresident Joe Biden unveiled his administration's new “whole of society” plan to combat antisemitism, which he called the “most ambitious and comprehensive US government-led effort to fight antisemitism in American history.” (White House lays out first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism | CNN Politics)”

Ricketts (R-NE) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “Had a great opportunity to attend the #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth Congressional Breakfast. The Jewish community is a vibrant part of the city of Omaha and the state of Nebraska. #JAHM Link to image”

Scholten (D-MI-3) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “It's #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, we're recognizing all of the contributions that Jewish Americans make to our country!”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “I met Miriam, widow of Capt Nathan Nylander, and her mom at the Patriotic Parade. Nathan was awarded the Silver Star posthumously in 2011 in Afghanistan. He charged towards gunfire when an Afghan started shooting Americans in a meeting. He killed the shooter, but was also killed. Link to image”

Cruz (R-TX) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “When the world watched Joe Biden's disastrous and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, our enemies smelled blood in the water. They saw the weakness and capitulation to the Taliban. They took measure of the man in the Oval Office. Because of this, Putin has waged war on Ukraine, and… Show more   Link to video”

Green (R-TN-7) 05/28/2023: Tweet – “President Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan cost American lives. There needs to be accountability. House Republicans Demand Answers from Pentagon on Failure to Prevent Kabul Airport Bombing | National Review”

Nunn (R-IA-3) 05/27/2023: Tweet – “US: Stand with Kosovo, a new democracy, and a steadfast US ally — both deploying overseas and welcoming Afghan evacuees (one of only a few European friends). @SecBlinken must stand up to Serbia's military mobilization. UK, France, Italy, Germany and U.S. condemn Kosovo violence... | reuters.com”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 05/27/2023: Twitter thread – “Thanks to @Joe_D_EssexExec and the @ECCommissioners for hosting this year's Memorial Day observance at Veterans Memorial Park. Link to image The Staff Sgt Jorge Oliveira Memorial Plaza is always a moving place to observe Memorial Day, named in honor of a dedicated Essex County Detective and NJ Army National Guard Staff Sergeant who lost his life on a combat deployment in Afghanistan.”

Other - Middle East

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/27/2023: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “Yep. Stochastic terrorism from the right. Amazing how conservatives expected all Muslims for years to collectively take blame for terrorist acts they had nothing to do with & yet now they avoid any responsibility for terror that they're openly and proudly inciting & inspiring. Link to quoted tweet”