Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu June 08, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Amodei (R-NV-2) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “I was honored to welcome @AIPAC advocates to my Washington, D.C. office this week to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Israel partnership. Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East, and we must continue to preserve this important relationship! Link to image”

Cardin (D-MD) 06/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Mark my words, these young women will be back on Capitol Hill in a few years when they are elected to office. It was an afternoon well spent meeting the ninth-graders of Bais Yaakov of Baltimore to talk about Israel, the electoral college and bipartisan relationships. Link to image I want to especially thank Bryna Wiener for her welcoming, comprehensive introduction. This generation will change the world. Link to image”

Cramer (R-ND) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Glad to see @AIPAC members stop by my office! The United States must be clear in our support of Israel and never falter on our commitment to maintain strong relationships with our democratic allies. Link to image”

Crane (R-AZ-2) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @RepMenendez – “Working with our allies on cybersecurity is and must always be a bipartisan priority. That is why today, @RepEliCrane and I sent a letter to @SecMayorkas urging @DHSgov to fully fund these crucial cybersecurity cooperation programs with @Israel. Read below: Link to image”

Crane (R-AZ-2) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @azcentral – “Rep. Eli Crane champions collaboration with Israel on national security Rep. Eli Crane champions collaboration with Israel on national security... | azcentral.com”

Davis (D-NC-1) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Now more than ever we must demonstrate our unwavering commitment to a strong U.S.- Israel relationship. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “The last thing #SmallBiz needs is another @SBAgov bureaucrat who wants to increase red tape while refusing to be transparent with Congress. Top Biden nominee with anti-Israel ties expected to face Senate vote... | washingtonexaminer.com”

Frankel (D-FL-22) 06/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Today, @RepJoeWilson and I introduced bipartisan legislation to extend and increase international development cooperation between the United States and Israel. Press Releases | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel Israel & the United States have a special relationship. This legislation will allow our joint efforts to continue to boost green energy production, water technology, education, and food security in developing countries, while fostering good will.”

Graham (R-SC) 06/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Pat Robertson was a force for the faith. He used the power of television to spread the Gospel and inform the public regarding the great issues of the day. He was a Ronald Reagan national security Republican and Israel had no better friend. Link to quoted tweetWith great sadness, we announce that Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior today, June 8, 2023. Thank you for your prayers for the Robertson family and the ministry of CBN at this time. For more details on Pat's life and legacy, visit… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com) He led a consequential life that positively influenced our nation. Pat Robertson will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace my friend. ✝️”

Kean (R-NJ-7) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Great to meet with my friends from @AIPAC yesterday.  We had a productive and insightful meeting on our priority of strengthening the US-Israel relationship, enhancing regional security, and advancing our shared values. Link to image”

Kean (R-NJ-7) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @CongressmanKean! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

LaLota (R-NY-1) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @WithHonorAction – “.@bipartisanvets was founded to show that principled veteran leadership can bring both parties together. Hear more about how members @RepJimmyPanetta and @RepLaLota recently came together for a bipartisan trip to support our ally Israel: Veterans Discuss Their Recent Bipartisan Trip to Israel... | youtu.be”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @J_Insider – “In an interview with @marcrod97, @RepMikeLawler tied his work to his “very good relationship” with Jewish voters across the religious spectrum in his district, rising rates of antisemitism in New York in particular and his own personal convictions. Lawler centers Abraham Accords in approach to Middle East, antisemitism... | jewishinsider.com”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to join @IsraelinUSA for a celebration of #Israel75 last night. Israel and the United States have a special friendship and I will continue working with my colleagues to strengthen that relationship. Link to image”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “The Iranian regime is exporting billions of dollars in oil every year, primarily to China, in flagrant violation of U.S. sanctions. Thank you @RepMoskowitz @RepMikeLawler for leading this important bipartisan legislation to cut the flow of oil money to Iran. Link to quoted tweet”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @RiponAdvance – “. @RepMcCaul joined a bipartisan contingent in introducing legislation that would reauthorize key cooperative programs between the United States and Israel and foster the use of existing programs to help expand the Abraham Accords McCaul, colleagues offer bill to enhance U.S.-Israel partnership - Ripon Advance   Link to image”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “The Iranian regime is exporting billions of dollars in oil every year, primarily to China, in flagrant violation of U.S. sanctions. Thank you @RepMoskowitz @RepMikeLawler for leading this important bipartisan legislation to cut the flow of oil money to Iran. Link to quoted tweet”

Owens (R-UT-4) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “The US-Israel alliance is crucial to fostering peace in the middle east, bolstering our national security, and countering Iran's malign influence in the region. This week, I met with @AIPAC to discuss ways to strengthen the US-Israel partnership. Link to image”

Panetta (D-CA-19) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @WithHonorAction – “.@bipartisanvets was founded to show that principled veteran leadership can bring both parties together. Hear more about how members @RepJimmyPanetta and @RepLaLota recently came together for a bipartisan trip to support our ally Israel: Veterans Discuss Their Recent Bipartisan Trip to Israel... | youtu.be”

Scott (R-FL) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “.@JoeBiden is a weak appeaser who continues to put America and our national security last. It hurts us, Israel and all our Gulf partners. We will not allow any "deal" with Iran. Iran's murderous regime cannot be trusted. Oil steady as investors weigh supply and demand drivers... | reuters.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Great meeting with Upstate NY @AIPAC advocates.    I will always be committed to strengthening the partnership between the U.S. and Israel - our greatest ally. Link to image”

Lebanon

Landsman (D-OH-1) 06/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Our main job is to help.   Members of G3 Church in Lebanon needed our assistance w/ an immigration case.   The Cesars faced terrifying circumstances and had to flee Haiti.   With sponsorship, they applied for humanitarian parole and are now safely in Cincinnati.   Worth a watch👇🏼 Link to video How we can help ➡️ Get Assistance... | landsman.house.gov”

Iran

Graham (R-SC) 06/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Very disturbing reports that the Biden Administration may be willing to provide billions of dollars of aid to Iran for hostage releases. Biden administration under fire for Iran nuke and hostage deal that could net regime billions... | foxnews.com If this is true it would be a complete disaster in the making. The last thing the U.S. should be doing is giving money to the murderous Ayatollah and his thugs. Paying them off will only incentivize them to take more hostages.”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Iran publicly unveiled their 1st hypersonic missile, just days after being elected to BOTH the UN Security Council & UN Disarmament Committee. We must continue to implement sanctions and take strong actions to deter Iran's malign military ambitions. Iran unveils what it calls a hypersonic missile able to beat air defenses amid tensions with US... | apnews.com”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “Proud to join @RepMoskowitz on @Morning_Joe to discuss our bipartisan bill to hold Iran's enablers accountable. H.R. 3774, the SHIP Act, will enable us to use every tool in our titanic tool chest to sink the ambitions of China and others who help Iran cheat on sanctions. Link to video”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMoskowitz – “Iran is a destabilizing force in the region. I'm glad that @RepMikeLawler and I could work across the aisle to expand American sanctions and stop refineries in China and elsewhere from processing Iranian petroleum. Link to video”

Mace (R-SC-1) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “Thank you @RepNancyMace for standing with Iranian Women👏 #FreeIran Link to image”

McClain (R-MI-9) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Iran has now created a hypersonic missile that can reach our allies in the Middle East in just under 7 minutes. It's more important than ever to stand by our allies and push back against the draconian regime in Tehran. Iran unveils what it calls a hypersonic missile able to beat air defenses amid tensions with US... | apnews.com”

Mills (R-FL-7) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “It's been one week since the State Department owed my colleagues and I answers regarding expiring UN sanctions against Iran, and they have yet to respond. Under this admin, our adversaries are emboldened by American weakness. This is further proof why we NEED a strategy to… Show more”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “Iran is a destabilizing force in the region. I'm glad that @RepMikeLawler and I could work across the aisle to expand American sanctions and stop refineries in China and elsewhere from processing Iranian petroleum. Link to video”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMikeLawler – “Proud to join @RepMoskowitz on @Morning_Joe to discuss our bipartisan bill to hold Iran's enablers accountable. H.R. 3774, the SHIP Act, will enable us to use every tool in our titanic tool chest to sink the ambitions of China and others who help Iran cheat on sanctions. Link to video”

Rubio (R-FL) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Proud to introduce the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act with @SenatorHassan and @SenJackyRosen. The increase of Iranian oil sales to China's genocidal regime must come to an end. Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Establish Additional Sanctions on Iranian Regime... | rubio.senate.gov”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “🚨 CHINESE SPY BASE IN CUBA The Cuban regime is auctioning off land to the Russians, hosting the Iranians, and letting the Chinese open a base to spy on the US. Just 90 miles from our coast, the dictatorship has opened the door to our greatest enemies!👇WSJ News Exclusive | Cuba to Host Secret Chinese Spy Base Focusing on U.S.”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “Not so fast @USEnvoyIran. Don't forget: INARA requires Congress to review any agreement with Iran. And this potential “less for more” surrender to the Islamic Republic is dead on arrival in Congress. Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

Blumenthal (D-CT) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “PGA's sellout is a gift to both Saudi Arabia & Trump. But Trump is a distraction, as usual. We should focus outrage, & potential action, where it belongs—PGA betrayal, Saudi human rights abuses, threats to legal norms & national security.”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Saudis murdered an American member of the press and are responsible for 9/11 yet when they throw the cash in the troth we come running. #Disgusting LIV Golf Joins a Club That Will Have It as a Member... | nytimes.com”

Burgess (R-TX-26) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “America cannot afford to be dependent on any other country. Its time to drill here and drill NOW! Saudi Arabia is cutting oil production in move that could push U.S. gas prices higher... | usatoday.com”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Now that #SaudiaArabia backed #LIV has taken over #PGA, the Saudi government will exploit the PGA's tax-exempt status to avoid paying a penny on the billions of dollars they'll make while sports washing their human rights abuses. I just introduced legislation to prevent this: My statement on the legislation I just introduced to end PGA's tax-exempt status: #PGAandLIV Following Saudi Takeover of PGA, Rep. Garamendi Introduces Bill to Strip Corporate Tax Exemption for PGA | Congressman John Garamendi”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @NewsContraCosta – “Via @RepGaramendi: introduced the “No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act” following the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund's surprise takeover of the Professional Golfers' Association of America Tour. @pga #PGAandLIV #PGA #PGALIVMerger #golf Rep. Garamendi Introduces Bill to Strip Corporate Tax Exemption for PGA... | contracosta.news”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “.@livgolf_league Did I just score a hole-in-one on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund? You tell me. Link to quoted tweetNow that #SaudiaArabia backed #LIV has taken over #PGA, the Saudi government will exploit the PGA's tax-exempt status to avoid paying a penny on the billions of dollars they'll make while sports washing their human rights abuses. I just introduced legislation to prevent this:”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “@PGATOUR—same question. ⛳️ 🏌️‍♂️ #PGAandLIV Link to quoted tweet.@livgolf_league Did I just score a hole-in-one on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund? You tell me. (Link to twitter.com)”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/07/2023: In reply to TweetUPDATE: Barely 5 hours after we publish story about the @PGATOUR's tax-exempt status in light of its @livgolf_league partnership, there's already a House bill proposed by @RepGaramendi to strip the tour of its 501-C designation. Read more: (Congress Tees Up New Bill Stripping PGA Tour's Tax-Exempt Status... | sportico.com) (Link to twitter.com) – “@DanielLibit @PGATOUR @livgolf_league Thanks for helping bring awareness. The notion that the Saudi government would pay zero dollars in taxes on potentially billions of dollars in profits while countless American families pay their fair share while struggling to make ends meet is unfair and ludicrous.”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “I introduced a bill to end the #PGA's tax-exempt status. Saudi Arabia cannot be allowed to sports-wash its government's horrific human rights abuses and the 2018 murder of American-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi by taking over the PGA. #PGAandLIV Senators urge regulators to dig into PGA Tour-Saudi agreement details, bill introduced to strip tour's tax status... | golfdigest.com”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “#PGATour is NOT a charity, yet they claim to be to avoid paying a dime in taxes. Now, the #Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund could benefit from this after the #PGAandLIV merger news. That's why I introduced a bill to eliminate @PGATOUR's tax-exempt status: Should the PGA Tour lose its corporate tax exemption after new deal? One congressman thinks so (and introduced a bill)... | golfweek.usatoday.com”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @bsurveillance – “Rep. Garamendi of California says it's time to end the tax-loophole over the PGA, Liv deal. "This merger is going to give Saudia Arabia access to the American market, access to American money and not have to pay taxes. That just really pisses me off." The PGA Tour Can't Turn Down the Saudis But Lionel Messi Can... | trib.al   Link to video”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “If Lionel #Messi can turn down the #Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund's blood money, so too can the @PGATOUR. The #PGAandLIV merger is an outrage. I've introduced legislation to strip the #PGATour of its tax-exempt status. California congressman introduces post-merger bill to strip corporate tax exemption from PGA... | palmbeachpost.com”

Garamendi (D-CA-8) 06/08/2023: In reply to TweetRep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) has introduced legislation that would strip the PGA Tour of its tax-exempt status after the golfing league announced its agreement to merge with the LIV Golf league. (Democrat's bill would strip PGA Tour of tax exemption after LIV merger... | trib.al) – “@thehill #PGATour is NOT a charity, yet they claim to be to avoid paying a dime in taxes. Now, the #Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund could benefit from this after the #PGAandLIV merger news. That's why I introduced a bill to eliminate @PGATOUR's tax-exempt status.”

Lummis (R-WY) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Domestic gas prices should not be subject to the decisions of an international oil cartel. President Biden needs to end his Green New Deal experiment and unleash Wyoming energy to restore America's energy independence. Saudi Arabia is cutting oil production in move that could push U.S. gas prices higher... | usatoday.com”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 06/07/2023: Twitter thread – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: I'm encouraged by the focus on human rights, cooperation on regional security matters and emphasis on ensuring Saudi Arabia puts an end to the war in Yemen, including constructive dialogue toward an inclusive political settlement. Link to quoted tweetUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, in an ‘open, candid' conversation, a US official said (Saudi crown prince, Blinken had 'candid' talks in Jeddah -US official... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com) Further discussions should make clear any nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia is done under the auspices of a negotiated 123 Agreement and adoption of @IAEAorg's Additional Protocols while remaining in close consultation with Congress.”

Roy (R-TX-21) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @Super70sSports – “Arnold Palmer would've told the Saudis to eat shit and you know I'm not lying. Link to image”

Smith (D-MN) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Honestly, not that breathtaking... for that family, it's par for the course. Link to quoted tweetChris Christie on Trump: "The grift from his family is breathtaking. It's breathtaking. Jared Kushner & Ivanka Kushner walk out of White House and months later get $2 billion from the Saudis? $2 billion from Saudis. Do you think it was because he's some kind of investing genius?" (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 06/07/2023: Twitter thread – “I'm calling on @usedgov to investigate CUNY School of Law's antisemitic commencement speech. If the speech violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964, then CUNY could forfeit their right to receive federal funding. This language was clearly hate speech. Jewish group demands CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez resign...... | nypost.com   Link to image”

Torres (D-CA-35) 06/08/2023: Retweet of @AuschwitzMuseum – “Education supports memory. It helps combat indifference, hatred, Holocaust denial & distortion. See our online materials about the history of Auschwitz: 🔹e-lessons: E-learning / Education / Auschwitz-Birkenau... | lesson.auschwitz.org 🔹podcast: On Auschwitz • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters... | podcast.auschwitz.org 🔹magazine: LANGUAGE... | memoria.auschwitz.org   Link to image”

Afghanistan

Baird (R-IN-4) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “This is an encouraging and great step forward. This dissent channel cable contains vital information, and I'm hopeful this will help our committee as we search for answers. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING🚨CHM @RepMcCaul has secured an agreement with @SecBlinken allowing all HFAC Members access to the Afghanistan dissent channel cable and response. This is the first time in U.S. history a dissent channel cable has been shared with Congress. Read his full statement here⬇️ (Link to twitter.com)”

Crow (D-CO-6) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “I might not be here today without our Afghan partners. It's our duty to honor the promises we made to them. Link to video”

Crow (D-CO-6) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @JenGriffinFNC – “Democratic Cong Jason Crow teams up with Republican Cong Brad Wenstrup to introduce bill to help Afghan allies. Would provide more SIV visas and help Afghans brought to US after withdrawal from Afghanistan with legal path to citizenship.”

Huizenga (R-MI-4) 06/07/2023: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “Taliban is actively oppressing Afghan women & girls, committing public executions, holding US hostages, providing a terrorist safe haven to al-Qaeda & remains unrecognized as a legitimate govt by the US. Yet @US4AfghanPeace finds it appropriate to praise them. Link to quoted tweet”

Issa (R-CA-48) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Embassy Kabul's warnings to the State Department were not heeded. That's the reason that 13 men and women are dead from our military. That's the reason that 100,000 plus people were trapped in Afghanistan unnecessarily. Link to video”

Kennedy (R-LA) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “Effective oversight means ensuring the U.S. acts on key lessons from previous conflicts, including Afghanistan. This will help safeguard American taxpayers' massive investment in Ukraine from waste, fraud, abuse, and failure. Kennedy leads bipartisan letter asking Afghanistan inspector general for insight on Ukraine aid... | kennedy.senate.gov”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “For the first time in history, the State Department is allowing Congress — the full Foreign Affairs Committee — to view a dissent channel cable. Unprecedented. Blinken blinks: Secretary of state avoids contempt by meeting Afghan dissent cable demands... | washingtonexaminer.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “The 23 employees who warned the Biden administration about its Afghanistan withdrawal plan — or lack thereof — are heroes in my judgment. More of my thoughts on the Afghanistan dissent cable in my interview on @MorningsMaria: Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI🚨CHM @RepMcCaul joined @MariaBartiromo on @MorningsMaria today to discuss the latest on the committee's investigation into the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, the China Challenge, and the war in Ukraine.   WATCH⬇️📺 Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/07/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “Taliban is actively oppressing Afghan women & girls, committing public executions, holding US hostages, providing a terrorist safe haven to al-Qaeda & remains unrecognized as a legitimate govt by the US. Yet @US4AfghanPeace finds it appropriate to praise them. Link to quoted tweetهغه راپورونه چې طالبانو داسې تګلارې پلي کړي چې سږکال یې د کوکنار تاریاکو په تولید کې د پام وړ کمښت راوړی، د اعتبار وړ او مهم دي. هر هیواد، په سیمه او بهر کې، له نشه یي توکو پاک افغانستان کې ګډې ګټې لري. “This is shameful and very misleading. In reality, the US is actually spending billions in taxpayer dollars to reduce poppy growth in Afghanistan. So @US4AfghanPeace is essentially attempting to compliment himself.””

Waltz (R-FL-6) 06/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Near-zero coverage of the Afghanistan withdrawal dissent cable news yesterday which is sad. Biden & Blinken abandoned a country to terrorists, American soldiers died, hundreds of U.S. citizens were left behind, and now thousands of allies are being hunted down. Still no resignations. No firings. No accountability. This issue won't be forgotten and can't be waited out. We'll continue to push for answers and transparency.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 06/07/2023: Tweet – “The Biden Administration is lavishing praise on the Taliban for cracking down on poppy production while they repress innocents and harbor terrorists at the same time. This is how they plan to normalize terrorists like the Taliban. Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 06/08/2023: Tweet – “It's always an honor to help our troops in any way I can — whether it's through lawmaking or sending something special from home to show our gratitude. This morning, I joined @The_USO in assembling care packages for servicemembers stationed in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Link to image”