1. Bills, Resolutions
2. Letters
3. Hearings & Markups
4. Selected Members on the Record
5. Selected Media & Press releases/Statements

NOTE: As of 12:01am on 10/1/25, the US government is SHUT DOWN.

New episodes of FMEP’s Occupied Thoughts podcast:

• 9/29/25: On the new 20-Point-Plan, Recognition of Palestinian Statehood, and Popular Pressure to End the Genocide, ft. FMEP Fellow Hilary Rantisi speaking with analyst Mouin Rabbani.

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1. Bills & Resolutions

(CODIFYING TRUMP’S 9/25/25 NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 TARGETING US CIVIL SOCIETY & HIS 9/22/25 EXECUTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING ANTIFA AS A DOMESTIC TERRORIST ORGANIZATION) S. 2936 [bill text]: Introduced 9/29/25 by Scott (R-FL), “A bill to designate Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, to counter domestic terrorism and organized political violence, and for other purposes,” aka the “Stop ANTIFA Act.” Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Also see press release – Sen. Rick Scott Leads Stop ANTIFA Act to Designate Antifa a Terrorist Organization [“Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Stop ANTIFA Act to codify President Trump’s executive order and national security presidential memorandum designating Antifa a domestic terrorist group and countering domestic terrorism and organized political violence. The bill would direct the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate and treat Antifa as the domestic terrorists they are, and stop their violent suppression of political speech, destruction of the rule of law, and the terror and intimidation they infuse into the communities they target.“] Also see: The president made it easier to add you to the terrorist watchlist. [“I helped lead counterterrorism in the first Trump administration. You need to know what just happened.”]; Trump’s NSPM-7 Alarms Law Firms While Congress Is Silent; Trump’s NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism “Indicators”; Trump’s Executive Order Against ‘Political Violence’ Is an Un-American Attack on Free Speech

(NO VISAS FOR PALESTINIAN OFFICIALS – MAYBE EVER – AS PUNISHMENT FOR PURSUING RECOGNITION) HR 5606:  Introduced 9/26/25 by Self (R-TX) and Ogles (R-TN), “To codify sanctions with respect to individuals who are Palestine Liberation Organization members and Palestinian Authority officials,” aka the “Return to Palestinian Entities Accountability and Counterterrorism Enforcement Act (Return to PEACE Act).” Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Also see Self press release: Congressman Keith Self to Introduce Bill Exposing Fraudulent Palestinian Leadership Amidst Unilateral Calls for Statehood (which includes a note – “This bill is supported by FDD Action.“)

(BARRING ENFORCEMENT OF ICC WARRENTS ETC INSIDE THE USA) S. 2935: Introduced 9/29/25 by Scott (R-FL), “A bill to prohibit State and local law enforcement officers from arresting foreign nationals within the United States solely on the basis of an indictment, warrant, or request issued by the International Criminal Court, and for other purposes.” Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

(SEND SEIZED IRANIAN WEAPONS TO US PARTNERS [eg, Israel]) HR 5623 [bill text]: Introduced 9/30/25 by Gottheimer (D-NJ) and 4 bipartisan cosponsors, “To authorize the President to treat as stocks of the United States any weapon or materiel seized by the United States while in transit from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Houthis in the Republic of Yemen.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see: Gottheimer X-post 9/30/25 – “Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terror — arming proxies that threaten our troops and allies. I’m introducing the bipartisan SEIZE Act to get intercepted Iranian weapons into the hands of our allies who need them, instead of our adversaries“;  Gottheimer bill seeks to speed up transfer process of confiscated Iranian weapons to US partners (Jewish News Syndicate 9/30/25); House lawmakers introduce bill to send seized Iranian weapons to U.S. allies (Jewish Insider 9/29/25)

(PALESTINE HAS A RIGHT TO EXIST!) H. Res. 769: Introduced 9/26/25 by Green (D-TX), “Affirming the State of Palestine’s right to exist.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see Green’s press release, incl: ““I am proud to reintroduce the Original Resolution Affirming the State of Palestine’s Right to Exist. For too long, the just aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood have been deferred. Just as Israel has a right to exist, so too does the state of Palestine. Only the establishment of a secure state of Palestine standing alongside Israel will bring a permanent end to this conflict. I invite my colleagues in Congress to demonstrate their support for a sovereign Palestinian state. It is time for us to affirm the same right to self-determination for Palestinians that we affirm for other peoples around the world.”

(TARGETING EGYPT FOR TREATMENT OF COPTIC CHRISTIANS) H. Res. 776: Introduced 9/30/25 by Hill (R-AR) and Suozzi (D-NY), “Expressing concerns regarding the urgent and escalating threats facing Coptic Christians.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

(WE HEART GERMANY FOR MANY REASONS INCLUDING SHARED DEFENSE OF ISRAELI IMPUNITY) H. Res. 783: Introduced 9/30/25 by Thompson (R-PA) and Keating (D-MA), “Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.” Includes: “Whereas the United States and Germany stand resolutely against antisemitism and stand in firm and unwavering solidarity with Israel in the aftermath of barbaric terror attacks.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

(WE LOVE THE 1ST AMENDMENT ETC) S. Res. 424 [resolution text]: Introduced 9/30/25 by Merkley (D-OR) and 5 cosponsors (4 Democrats and 1 Independent), “A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.”  Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: press release – As Trump Attacks Media, Merkley Calls on U.S. Senate to Stand Up for Free Speech

2. Letters

(GIVE VISAS TO PALESTINIANS FOR MEDICAL CARE IN USA) 9/29/25: Booker Leads 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza [letter text]. Also see: Reissue temporary visas for Gazans who need medical care, 42 senators tell Rubio (Jewish News Syndicate 9/30/25)

(SAFE PASSAGE FOR GAZA FLOTILLA!) 9/29/25: Tlaib X-post 9/29/25: “The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians who are being starved to death by the Israeli government. They must be fully protected. I’m leading a letter to the Trump Administration demanding safe passage and calling for an end to the blockade and genocide.” [letter text page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4]. Also see:

• Lee (D-PA) 9/29/25: X-post – “Solidarity with the #GlobalSumudFlotilla. I joined @RepRashida in urging the @StateDept to ensure their safe passage to deliver aid to Palestinians being starved to death by the Israeli government. We will continue fighting alongside them to end the Israeli blockade & genocide.“
• Velazquez (D-NY) 9/29/25: X-post – “I joined @RepRashida to urge Sec. Rubio to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla. These brave activists, including American citizens, have faced constant harassment & attacks while delivering life-saving aid to Gaza. The US must work to protect them, & end the genocidal blockade.“

(TARGETING HARVARD OVER PALESTINE-RELATED FREE SPEECH, AGAIN) 9/29/25: Walberg, Stefanik Press Harvard about Cultivating Antisemitic Environment [letter text]. Also see: House ed panel demands answers from Harvard on campus Jew-hatred (Jewish News Syndicate 9/29/25); Harvard Blamed Jewish Victim Assaulted At Campus Protest, House Committee Alleges (Daily Caller 9/30/25)

(RECOGNIZE PALESTINE!) 9/26/25: Rep. Khanna Leads Historic Letter Calling for the Recognition of a Palestinian State [letter text]. Also see: 47 House progressives sign Khanna letter calling for Palestinian statehood [“Less than one-quarter of House Democrats signed the letter, even as several European allies recognized a Palestinian state at the U.N.“] (Jewish Insider 9/29/25)

3. Hearings & Markups

• Fetterman (D-PA) 10/3/25: X-post – “For those protesters: Hamas > Peace No flotilla, blocking a highway or disrupting public events demanding Hamas to take the peace deal.“
• Carter (D-LA) 10/3/25: “I am deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of Susan ‘Zue’ Jernstedt, a New Orleans resident and veteran, along with other Americans and international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. I’m closely monitoring this situation and have made my office available to assist as we await further information. As I’ve consistently stated, nations have a responsibility to civilians, aid workers, and other noncombatants during military operations. These responsibilities go beyond the laws of war to include fundamental human rights, morality, and decency. That was the mission of these activists: to provide critical aid to the people of Gaza. I firmly stand with them in that mission. What is particularly disturbing is the report that Americans — including veterans and humanitarian workers — are being detained in maximum security facilities by a government that receives billions of dollars in U.S. support. This is unacceptable. The immediate release of all Americans captured must be demanded without hesitation. Our voices, especially those of our national leaders, must be unwavering in calling for their safe return home. Sue is quoted as saying, ‘it’s never too late to stand up for humanity.’ Let’s take a cue from her — and stand firmly, demand justice, call for an end to this humanitarian crisis, and insist that every American unjustly detained is returned safely and immediately.”
• Tlaib (D-MI) 10/3/25: X-post – “The Israeli government has illegally abducted over 450 participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including nearly two dozen U.S. citizens. We must demand their immediate release and their protection from abuse and torture in Israeli detention. End the siege and genocide of Gaza now.“
• Pressley (D-MA) 10/3/25: X-post – “MA residents Torleif and Adnaan Stumo, and everyone else taken from aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla should be immediately freed. It is unconscionable that the Israeli military continues to block humanitarian aid, food, water, and baby formula. End the genocide & surge aid into Gaza NOW.“
• Watson Coleman (D-NJ) 10/3/25: “Israel’s confiscation and seizure of the humanitarian flotilla and its crew shows the world that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu can’t be trusted to engage in good-faith efforts toward peace. Intercepting humanitarian vessels in international waters is a war crime. Denying those on board legal counsel is a crime. The State Department must call for the immediate release of the Americans and all civilian volunteers in the flotilla. Additionally, Israel should immediately end its illegal blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza and bring an end to the manmade famine and humanitarian crisis that has killed thousands and decimated the civilian population of Gaza.“
• Velazquez (D-NY) 10/2/25: X-post – “Earlier this week I joined colleagues in urging @SecRubio to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla. Now my constituent, Zuleyka Morales Rivera, a U.S. veteran, has been abducted with other Americans bringing aid to Gaza. The State Department must act to protect all captives. They must be kept safe, released immediately, and the aid must be allowed to reach those in desperate need.“
• Gimenez (R-FL) 10/2/25: X-post – “The communist provocateurs attempting to invade #Israel on the pathetic flotilla were stopped from attempting to violate the nation’s maritime borders. Los provocadores comunistas intentando invadir a #Israel en su flotilla patética han sido parados mientras intentaban violar la frontera marítima de la nación. The United States will always stand with our ally the democratic, Jewish State of Israel.”
• Kaptur (D-OH) 10/2/25: X-post – “The situation in Gaza is dire. People of all walks of life, including my constituent Philip Tottenham have come together to deliver humanitarian aid. After being intercepted by the Israeli government, it’s imperative all are safe, treated humanely, and released promptly. Aid must reach Gaza.“
• Johnson (D-GA) 10/2/25: X-post – “It’s shameful that the Global Sumud Flotilla has been intercepted by Israel on its way to Gaza. Blocking aid in the midst of a famine caused by this endless war will only lead to even more lives lost. End the blockade. End the genocide. Release the hostages. End this war NOW.“
• Huffman (D-CA) 10/2/25: X-post – “This was a peaceful, humanitarian mission by civilians and volunteers—including one of my constituents. It’s imperative the people involved in this aid effort are treated safely, lawfully, and released. Israel and the international community must prioritize humanitarian assistance to Gaza immediately.“
• Moore (D-WI) 10/2/25: “I share concerns for the American citizens and others who have been detained for simply trying to deliver food and other humanitarian aid to our fellow human beings in Gaza. I understand their frustration with a war that will not end and the suffering it has created in Gaza and Israel. I call on the Trump Administration to ensure that all detained individuals are properly treated, swiftly released, and can return home to their families. Providing humanitarian aid isn’t a crime. It’s time for the fighting to end and I hope that the framework, which calls for an end to the fighting, return of the hostages, an increase in humanitarian aid, and a pathway to rebuild Gaza for Gazans, that has been welcomed by a number of stakeholders, will be taken seriously and implemented.“
• Ramirez (D-IL) 10/2/25: X-post – “Only one boat continues its journey after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian flotilla heading to Gaza. The attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla are further evidence that Netanyahu has no intention of ending his unlawful blockade. The Netanyahu Administration must be held accountable. We must Block the Bombs and ensure humanitarian aid surges into Gaza.“
• Casar (D-TX) 10/2/25: X-post – “I am grateful to the humanitarians on this flotilla, including Austinite Greg Stoker, who attempted to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza. They must be immediately and safely released by Israeli authorities. End the blockade and genocide now.“
• Huffman (D-NC) 10/2/25: X-post – “This was a peaceful, humanitarian mission by civilians and volunteers—including one of my constituents. It’s imperative the people involved in this aid effort are treated safely, lawfully, and released. Israel and the international community must prioritize humanitarian assistance to Gaza immediately.“
• Markey (D-MA) 10/1/25: X-post – “Trump should use his relationship with Netanyahu to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla. These are peaceful civilian vessels bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Americans are on board, including from Massachusetts. We must resolve this crisis peacefully.“
• Doggett (D-TX) 10/1/25: X-post – “Those aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, including my constituent Greg Stoker, are saying the Israeli Navy has intercepted several of their boats on their way to deliver critical aid to Gaza. Israeli authorities must ensure their safety as these humanitarians seek to help the sick and starving.“

Iran

• Hunt (R-TX) 9/30/25: X-post – “Over the next two days, 120 Iranians will be deported back to Iran, most of whom entered the U.S. illegally. This group is part of a larger operation to deport 400 Iranians. Thank you to all the law enforcement officers working for safer communities.”
• Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) 9/29/25: X-post – “Iran has blatantly violated restrictions on its nuclear program, posing a direct threat to the U.S. & our allies. I’m glad our European partners reimposed sanctions. We must keep pressure on the Iranian regime until their weapons-grade enrichment ends.“

WE WILL NOT STAND FOR ANYONE IMPOSING ANY CONSEQUENCES ON ISRAEL

• Cramer (R-SD) 9/29/25: X-post – “If Microsoft stops providing its services which are supporting Israel’s fight against terrorists, how do we know they are a reliable partner for our own Department of War?“
• Cornyn (R-TX) 9/29/25: X-post – “Microsoft is disabling certain services and subscriptions by Israel’s Defense Ministry after the company found the ministry was using cloud services to surveil Gaza citizens” [with emoji googly eyes at the start and end of the post]
• Bacon (R-NE) 9/26/25: X-post – “As Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, I strongly oppose attempts to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup. I commend the Trump Administration for standing against efforts to sideline Israel’s national team.“

WE STAND WITH ISRAEL

• Lawler (R-NY) 9/29/25: X-post – “Tonight, I joined the Jewish community in Yorktown for their annual memorial commemorating October 7th, 2023. Thank you to Talia Pierson, the Justice Brandeis Law Society, Chabad of Yorktown, and the Israel Forever Foundation for hosting this moving event.“
• Gottheimer (D-NJ) 9/29/25: press release – Gottheimer, Local Leaders Dedicate Tenafly Street in Honor of Edan Alexander

Turkey

• Gottheimer (D-NJ) 9/28/25: X-post – “Turkey continues to cozy up to Hamas and Putin while threatening many of our allies, including Israel, Greece, & Cyprus. Allowing Turkey to rejoin the F-35 program would put our allies at further risk. We cannot give America’s most advanced fighter jets to those who undermine our security.“

Islamophobia

• Fine (R-FL) 10/28/25: X-post – “Mainstream Muslims are now purposely intimidating people and fomenting civil unrest. When Muslims call for globalizing the intifada, they know what they are calling for. It’s up to us Save America.“

Other stuff

• Cruz (R-TX) 10/3/25: X-post – “Bravo. ⁦ @parscale stands w/ Israel for the same reason that President Trump does: Israel is our friend, they share our values & they are fighting & killing our enemies—which makes Americans safer. Now everybody’s who’s taking $$ from Qatar raise [hand emoji]” Linked to article in Townhall: No Apologies: Proud to Stand With Israel, Proud to Defend the West
• Walkinshaw (D-VA) 10/2/25: X-post – “Seven years ago, Jamal Khashoggi a resident of VA-11 and a fearless journalist and dissident was dismembered and murdered by Saudi operatives, after the Crown Prince approved an operation to capture or kill him. I met Mr. Khashoggi before he was murdered and won’t forget his courage in standing up for human rights and free speech.”
• Fetterman (D-PA) 10/2/25: X-post – “I’m thinking of all Jewish communities across our great commonwealth, the country, and abroad on this Yom Kippur. Let this profound and holy time bring peace and stability for you, your families, to Israel, and the world. Gmar Chatima Tova.“
• Green (R-GA) 10/1/25; X-post – “All social media influencers being paid by the Israeli government or ANY foreign government to promote a foreign country and a foreign country’s interests, must register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) under the DOJ. ‘Foreign governments routinely engage in efforts to influence our domestic and foreign policies, legislation, democratic processes, and public opinion. These governments sometimes exert this influence by employing lobbyists, public relations professionals, prominent businesspeople, or former U.S. government officials on their behalf. Such efforts are legal—if they are transparent. Originally enacted in 1938, the Foreign Agents Registration Act—known as FARA—helps the American people and their elected officials understand who is really behind such influence activity. The statute requires persons working on behalf of foreign governments or other foreign principals (including Americans) to disclose their relationships to foreign principals and information about their activities. Agents who fail to register are violating federal law, and they can be prosecuted if their failure is deliberate.’ Saying this is not antisemitic or hateful to any people group or foreign country. It’s the law.” Responding to X-post: “A new document reveals the Israeli government is paying a cohort of 14-18 social media influencers between $6,100 and $7,300 per post” linked to new report in Responsible Statecraft, Israel is paying influencers $7,000 per post
• Bacon (R-NE) 9/29/25: X-post – “An adversary of the terrorists Hamas and the invading thug Putin.” Responding to the Palestine News Network’s X-post w/ video clip – “America First or Israel First? Outside @RepDonBacon <office” [highlighting the “Stand with Israel” sign in front of his office]
• Gottheimer (D-NJ) 9/28/25: Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Jordan and Iraq [“Countering Iranian Aggression, Promoting Peace in the Middle East. Meets with New Jersey Service Members.“]

Politics/Elex

NOTE: This political season is seeing a number of candidates running on explicitly as anti-AIPAC, or anti-pro-Israel/pro-genocide policies of the incumbent, including: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here

• Semaphor 10/3/25: Dem voters want to block arms to Israel
• Politico 10/3/25: Cori Bush launches comeback bid for Missouri seat [“She was one of two progressive Dems to lose in primaries against candidates backed by AIPAC last summer.“] Also see coverage in The Hill, Axios, the Algemeiner
• Washington Examiner 10/3/25: Ro Khanna calls on Steny Hoyer to retire, slamming his ties to AIPAC
• Great Reporter 10/3/25: US Taxpayer Backlash Grows: Why Washington’s Israel Policy—and AIPAC’s Clout—Are Suddenly on the Defensive
• New York Times 10/2/25: Democrats Pull Away From AIPAC, Reflecting a Broader Shift [“A quiet retreat by Democrats from the pre-eminent pro-Israel lobbying group is the latest evidence of a realignment underway in Congress on Israel.“]
• City Journal 10/2/25: Why Did Ro Khanna Speak At an Event With Anti-Israel Radicals?
• Mondoweiss 10/1/25: AIPAC’s and Israel’s influence is falling in Congress, two opposing letters show just how much
• Jewish Insider 10/1/25: Rep. Greg Landsman hits Democratic critics of Israel, lays out path to rebuild support 
• Jewish Insider 10/1/25: Wave of anti-Israel candidates hits Chicago’s Democratic congressional primaries
• Mediaite 10/1/25: Marjorie Taylor Greene Dares ‘Israel First’ AIPAC To Back Primary Challenge Against Her: ‘Giddy-Up’
• Jewish Insider 9/30/25: Khanna distances himself from pro-terror speakers at anti-Israel conference and defends ‘free speech’
• The Algemeiner 9/30/25: US Rep. Ro Khanna Blasts AIPAC at Anti-Israel Conference Where Speakers Defend Hamas, Oct. 7 Attack
• Jewish News Syndicate 9/30/25: Former DNC co-vice chair calls AIPAC a ‘foreign influence operation’
• Jewish Insider 9/30/25: Ousted anti-Israel lawmaker planning comeback campaign in Missouri [“Former Rep. Cori Bush, one of the most extreme critics of Israel, is planning to run against Rep. Wesley Bell for a second time”]
• New York Times 9/28/25: Greene, Straying From Trump, Reflects an Emerging MAGA Split [“Days before that, Ms. Greene offered an amendment to cut $500 million in defense assistance to Israel. It failed spectacularly on the House floor: Just six members voted in favor, and 422 against it. The move, unsurprisingly, has made her a top target for AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel group. Marshall Wittmann, a spokesman for AIPAC, said that Ms. Greene’s views were aligned with ‘Ilhan Omar and Bernie Sanders while being completely contrary to those of President Trump and her Republican colleagues, who solidly stand with the Jewish state.’ The group is now exploring the possibility of financing a candidate to run against her next year. ‘We have not made a decision on this race,’ Mr. Wittmann said.“]
• American Conservative 9/28/25: Dear Fellow Boomers, Rethink Your Support for Israel [“What will you tell your grandchildren?”]
• Detroit News 10/27/25: U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna urges recognition of Palestinian state at Dearborn conference

Trump “peace” efforts & “peace” plan

• Jewish News Syndicate 10/1/25: Jewish House Democrat endorses Trump Middle East peace plan
• Jewish Insider 9/30/25: Senators react to Trump’s Gaza plan with cautious optimism [“Sen. Lindsey Graham sounded skeptical that Hamas would accept the deal: ‘Distrust and verify with these guys’”]