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

New from FMEP:

• 6/1/25 – New episode of FMEP’s Occupied Thoughts podcast, What an American Doctor Saw in Gaza, ft. FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart in conversation with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, who recently returned from spending the month of March, 2025, in Gaza as a trauma and critical care surgeon.

1. Bills & Resolutions

Responding to & Exploiting Heinous Boulder Attack

(USING BOULDER ATTACK TO TARGET VISA OVERSTAYS) S. 1937 [bill text]: Introduced 6/3/25 by Banks (R-IN), “A bill to amend section 275 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand penalties for illegal entry and unlawful presence.”  Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  Also see: press release – Senator Banks Introduces Bill to Make Visa Overstays a Crime, Increase Penalties [“The Boulder terrorist and 9/11 hijackers didn’t sneak in, they overstayed visas. That’s just as serious and just as dangerous. My bill cracks down on visa overstays with criminal penalties to stop threats before they happen.”]

(TARGETING THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD) S. XXXX: Introduced 6/X/XX by Cruz (R-TX) and X Republican cosponsors, “A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes” aka the “Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act.” Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Cruz previously pursued this same effort in 2020 (S. 4939), 2017 (S. 68) and in 2015 (S. 2230). Also see:

• Cruz (R-TX) X-post 6/3/25: “In the coming days, I will be circulating and re-introducing a modernized version of the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act, which I have been pushing for my entire Senate career. As I told the Free Beacon, the Muslim Brotherhood used the Biden administration to consolidate and deepen their influence, but the Trump administration and Republican Congress can no longer afford to avoid the threat they pose to Americans and American national security.”
• Media: Congress Nears Move To Designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization (Free Beacon 6/3/25); House GOP unveils resolution to condemn Boulder terror attack, call for mass deportation of overstayed visas – The resolution says there is an ‘alarming rise’ in antisemitism in the US (Fox News 6/4/25); Lawmakers push to designate Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group after Boulder attack — Sen. Ted Cruz is planning to reintroduce an updated version of legislation that he first sponsored nearly a decade ago (Jewish Insider 6/4/25); Cruz to reintroduce bill labeling Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group after Boulder attack (The Hill 6/4/25); US Congress Pushes to Designate Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization (Algemeiner 6/4/25); Pushes in both houses of Congress to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terror group [“The Hamas-linked group ‘used the Biden administration to consolidate and deepen their influence,’ wrote Sen. Ted Cruz.“] (Jewish News Syndicate 6/4/25)

(TARGETING ANTISEMITISM, PRETTY CLEARLY DEFINED TO INCLUDE PROTEST OF ISRAEL/ZIONISM) HR 3691: Introduced 6/3/25 by Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and 2 cosponsors (bipartisan), “To establish the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States.”  Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: press release (with quotes conflating antisemitism with protest of Israel’s actions in Gaza) – Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Launch Bill to Fight Antisemitic Hate Across the U.S. [includes link to bill text but that link is broken]; EXCLUSIVE: Iowa Lawmaker Set to Offer Bill to Establish Antisemitism Study Commission (Daily Signal 6/2/25)

(CONDEMNING BOULDER ATTACK) S. Res. 263: Introduced 6/4/25 by Bennett (R-CO) and Hickenlooper (D-CO), “A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families.” Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: press release – On Senate Floor, Bennet Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, Colorado [“…If there was any doubt that this was an antisemitic hate crime and an act of terror, the attacker has told investigators that–and let me quote–‘he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead…He did not have some intellectual point that he was trying to make about Israel’s policies. He was not trying to improve the lives of Palestinians. He simply wanted to kill Jews [note: this framing takes as a given that the term “Zionists” has nothing to do with the political ideology of Zionism and support for Israel, but rather can only mean “Jews”]…these antisemites use events in the Middle East as an excuse to express their latent antisemitism, their medieval hatred of Jews–who they blame for some swath of society’s ills.”

(CONDEMNING ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE) H. Res. 481: Introduced 6/5/25 by Van Drew (R-NJ) and 53 bipartisan cosponsors, “Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.” Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

(HONOR LIFE OF SARAH MILGRIM) S. Res. xxx [resolution text]: Not in political record yet; also see press release 6/5/25 – Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Resolution to Honor the Life of Sarah Milgrim

Israel Exception to US Tariffs

(NO TARIFFS ON ISRAEL OR UKRAINE!) HR 3727 [bill text]: Introduced 6/4/35 by Moskowitz (D-FL) and 3 Democratic cosponsors, “To exempt articles imported from Israel or Ukraine from duties imposed under the Executive Order entitled ‘Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits’“, aka the “Supporting American Allies Act.”Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Also see: press release – New Moskowitz Legislation Protects U.S. Allies Israel and Ukraine from the Threat of Tariffs; Moskowitz X-post – “Our allies Israel & Ukraine are fighting against adversaries that want them erased from the map. Waging a trade war on them compounds their threats, alienates our allies, and risks our economic & national security. My bill exempts Israel & Ukraine from these harmful tariffs.“; Four House Dems aim to exempt Israel, Ukraine from tariffs – Republicans blocked a bid to pass similar legislation in the Senate (Jewish Insider 4/4/25)

Targeting Hamas & All Palestinians

(BARRING ENTRY OF PALESTINIANS INTO THE US) HR 3724: Introduced 6/4/25 by Mace (R-SC) and 2 Republican cosponsors, “To prohibit certain actions related to aliens who habitually resided in the Palestinian-administered territories, and for other purposes,” aka, the “No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act.” Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. NOTE: Mace previously introduced this bill 9/10/24 (HR 9526). From that time around see: 9/10/24 press release; Republican lawmakers push to keep Palestinians, sympathisers out of US – Proposed bills such the “No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act” reflect a broader effort to silence pro-Palestine voices amid escalating tensions in Gaza (TRT World 9/13/24)

(CONDEMNING HAMAS, DEMANDING RELEASE OF HOSTAGES) S. Res. 227: Introduced 5/14/25 by Rosen (D-NV) and 9 bipartisan cosponsors, “Condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.“ Marked up/reported out of Committee without amendment by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee 6/5/25.

Gaza Ceasefire, Humanitarian Needs

(RESTRICTING US WEAPONS FOR ISRAEL) HR 3565: Introduced 5/21/25 by Ramirez (D-IL) and 21 Democratic cosponsors, “To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel,” aka the “Block the Bombs Act.“ Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see:

• press release 6/5/25 – Ramirez, Jacobs, Jayapal, Pocan, 18 Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Condition Weapons to Israel, Save Lives
• Supporters (X-posts, incl with pix/video clips): Ramirez (D-IL) 6/5/25 – “<>I’ve introduced the Block the Bombs Act with 21 of my colleagues to withhold certain offensive weapons that are supplied by the U.S. to Israel and demand Israel’s compliance with U.S. and international law. Block the Bombs is the first step toward real oversight and accountability for the consequences of a military campaign that has leveled Gaza, displaced millions, and killed a reported 54,000 Palestinians. Hear directly from me about the importance of this bill.“;  Jayapal (D-WA) 6/5/25 – “For over a year and a half, the Israeli government has repeatedly used weapons supplied by America to break U.S. and international humanitarian law. 54,000 Gazans are dead. Half a million are on the brink of famine. We must pass the Block the Bombs Act and save lives.”; Lee (D-PA) 6/5/25 – “The Israeli government’s genocide and forced famine in Gaza is collective punishment funded by our tax dollars and carried out with American-made weapons. The U.S. must withhold weapons—from them and any entity violating international humanitarian law. Congress must pass the Block the Bombs Act and save lives.“; Casar (D-TX) 6/5/25 – “We must block the bombs we send to the Israeli government and end the massacring of people in Gaza.”; Simon (D-CA) 6/5/25 – “Today I joined Representatives @repdeliaramirez @RepSaraJacobs @RepJayapal @RepMarkPocan, and 17 of my Democratic colleagues on legislation to withhold the transfer of the most egregious offensive weapons to Israel that have caused significant civilian casualties and violated U.S. and international law.“
• Critics: 22 House progressives push unprecedented new restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel [“The bill ‘is among some of the most concerning anti-Israel legislation we’ve seen in recent years,’ FDD’s Bradley Bowman said“] (Jewish Insider 5/30/25); Frankel (D-FL) X-thread 6/2/2025: “A new House bill would impose unprecedented restrictions on U.S. security assistance – but only for Israel. I’m opposing it. The bill would stall transfers of weapons that Israel needs to defend itself, even in emergencies. At a time when Israel faces constant threats, this proposal sends the wrong message and puts lives at risk.“

(HUMANITARIAN AID FOR GAZA) H. Res. 473: Introduced 6/4/25 by Jayapal (D-WA) and 91 Democratic cosponsors, “Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see: press release – Jayapal, Raskin, Keating, Foushee, Balint Introduce Resolution Urging the Immediate Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza; X-posts: Jayapal – “NEW: With @RepRaskin @USRepKeating, @ValerieFoushee, and @RepBeccaB, I’m leading 92 members in urging the administration to ensure the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Innocent civilian lives can be saved.”; Raskin (D-MD) – “Each passing day brings dreadful new suffering to people in Gaza, who are experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe. Our Resolution recognizes that America must act now to save countless lives in the region. Just as the time is long overdue to bring all the remaining Israeli hostages home from captivity at the hands of Hamas, we must assure the delivery of desperately needed food and humanitarian aid into Gaza to end the prolonged humanitarian crisis of the Palestinians living there.”

Iran

(COOPERATION BETWEEN IRAN & OTHER US ADVERSARIES) S. 1883: Introduced 5/22/25 (not previously covered in the Round-Up) by Coons (D-DE) and McCormick (R-PA), “To require the executive branch to develop a whole-of-government strategy to disrupt growing cooperation among the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which are the foremost adversaries of the United States, and mitigate the risks posed to the United States” aka the “Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics Act” or “DISRUPT Act”. Marked up in/amended/ordered reported out by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee 6/5/25. Also see: press release 5/27/25 — Senators Coons, McCormick introduce bill to address threats associated with increased cooperation between US adversaries

(TARGETING IRAN & OTHER US ADVERSARIES RE: BIOTHREATS) S. 1972 [bill text]: Introduced 6/5/25 by Cotton (R-AR), “A bill to prohibit Federal funding for research centers and laboratories in which nationals of countries of concern conduct agricultural research.”  Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Also see: press release – Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban to Protect American Agriculture from Biothreats

2. Letters

(BLAMING TIKTOK, META & X FOR ANTISEMITISM/VIOLENCE) 6/6/25: Lawmakers press social media platforms on violent antisemitic content after attacks (Jewish Insider 6/6/25); [letter text]. NOTE: Citing JI here rather than a press release from the letter’s author(s) because JI appears to have gotten notice of the letter in advance of any member posting a press release. UPDATE: Bell (D-MO) press release that appears to have gone up late 5/6/25 – Bell, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Letter Denouncing Inflammatory Content on Social Media Following Antisemitic Attacks [letter text – broken link]

(NO IRAN DEAL WITH ANY ENRICHMENT ALLOWED) 6/6/25: Bipartisan House group insists on no enrichment for Iran (Jewish Insider 6/6/25); [letter text].  Note: Citing JI here rather than a press release from the letter’s author(s) because JI appears to have gotten notice of the letter in advance of any member posting a press release. UPDATE: Gillen press release [post-dated 6/3/25, which makes no sense since the letter is dated 6/6/25 — ah, the perils of post-dating…] – Gillen, Tenney Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging No Nuclear Enrichment for Iran; Call for Snapback Sanctions if Talks Fall Through [letter text]

(TARGETING TIKTOK & DEEP SEEK) 6/5/25: Gottheimer Leads Letter Demanding President Trump Crack Down on CCP-Linked Tech Companies TikTok and DeepSeek [letter text]. NOTE: The letter text does not mention antisemitism, but the press release notes: “...TikTok is the top news source for Americans under the age of 30, and regularly spews anti-American and antisemitic content.” Reminder: Rolling Stone 5/6/25: Lawmakers Admit They Want to Ban TikTok Over Pro-Palestinian Content [“As a potential ban looms over the platform, some are admitting that they hope the app’s demise will help kill pro-Palestinian sentiments online“]; Times of Israel/Eric Fingerhut (JFNA) 1/15/25: The Tik-Tok Bill is About Antisemitism Too; Anadolu Agency 2/17/25: TikTok ban fueled by Hamas attack on Israel: Former US congressman [‘People started to see a bunch of anti-Semitic content on the platform and our bill had legs again,’ says Mike Gallagher]; Middle East Eye 2/17/25: US TikTok ban linked to pro-Palestine content rather than China threat, insiders reveal [“US officials and lobbyists say the push to ban the Chinese-owned application gain momentum during the war on Gaza”]; Ken Klipperstein 2/16/25: TikTok Ban Fueled by Israel, Not China; Jewish News Syndicate 11/9/23: Congress targets TikTok to counter social-media propaganda against Israel

(USING BOULDER ATTACK TO BIDEN ADMIN & VISA/IMMIGRATION POLICIES) 6/4/25: Chairman Pfluger, Green Request DHS Documents on Suspect in Boulder Terror Attack [letter text]. Also see: House launches inquiry into immigration history of Boulder terrorism suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman (Washington Examiner 6/4/25)

(DESIGNATE THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AS AN FTO!) Moskowitz (D-FL) X-post 6/3/25 – “I’m urging the President to conduct a comprehensive investigation to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Its history of promoting extremist ideologies and terrorist activities through affiliates like Hamas threatens our national & global security.”  [letter text – page 1, page 2]

(TARGETING ACADEMIA – BOWDOIN COLLEGE) 6/2/25: Walberg, Owens Demand Bowdoin College Comply with Antisemitism Investigation [letter text]. Also see: House education committee threatens to subpoena Bowdoin College over antisemitism records [“Senior GOP officials on the committee allege that the Maine liberal arts school failed to comply with repeated requests for documentation regarding disciplinary action taken against those involved with a campus encampment“] (Jewish Insider 6/3/25)

(TRYING TO LINK BOULDER ATTACKER TO FTOS) 6/2/25: Moreno Calls For Investigation Into Potential Terrorist Ties To Boulder, CO Attack [letter text]

(EXPLOITING DC ATTACK TO TARGET PALESTINE ACTIVISM) 5/27/25: Alford Urges Trump Administration to Investigate Potential Ties Between Antisemitic Murderer and Foreign Terrorist Organizations [letter text]

3. Hearings

June 11, 2025: The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing entitled, The Rise of Anti-Israel Extremist Groups and Their Threat to U.S. National Security. No witnesses have been announced as of this writing. The video will be live-streamed here. Also see:

• Pfluger (R-TX) 6/4/25: X-post – “The heinous attack in Boulder this Sunday is part of a disturbing pattern, not an isolated incident. This is why I am leading a @HomelandGOP Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Hearing on growing antisemitic violence in the U.S.“
• Rising antisemitic violence, terror attacks in US spur House Homeland Security Committee hearing (Fox News 6/4/25)

June 10, 2025: The House Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing entitled, U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa. Witnesses will be: General Michael Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command; General Michael Langley, USMC, Commander, U.S. Africa Command; and Katherine Thompson, Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense.

June 10, 2025: The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission will hold a hearing entitled, Human Rights In Turkey Today. Witnesses will be: Enes Kanter Freedom, Human rights activist, former NBA basketball player; Alp Aslandogan, Executive Director, Alliance for Shared Values; and Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute.

• Pfluger (R-TX) 6/5/25: X-post – “Grateful to speak at the Israel Allies Foundation’s Jerusalem Day event yesterday. The violent hatred that has been allowed to proliferate since the October 7 attacks is unacceptable. Standing with Israel and the entire Jewish community is more important now than ever.”
• House Committee on Education and the Workforce 6/4/25: X-post – “The proof is undeniable. Antisemitism on our campuses is out of control—sometimes driven by outside agitators who want to ensure hatred festers and deliberately harm the United States. Schools have to do more to stop this kind of hateful antisemitism and protect Jews on campus.” Linked to New York Post X-post, “Today’s cover: Columbia protestor had direct link to Hamas’ deadly al-Qassam Brigades militant group” [you have to read to paragraph 4 of the article to learn the protester in question was NOT A COLUMBIA STUDENT].
• Fine (R-FL) 6/3/25: X-post (with video clip) – “There’s a reason antisemitism is not a chronic issue in Florida. We DON’T discriminate when dealing with discrimination. We DON’T breed antisemitism on our college campuses. We DON’T appease Muslim terrorists. Make America Florida.“
• Bacon (R-NE) 6/3/25: X-post – “I agree with NYTs today: ‘But attacks on Jews for the actions of an Israeli government a world away are collective punishment, and collective punishment is bigotry. This was not even a question when Muslims in America were attacked as retribution for the murderous actions of Al Qaeda on 9/11.’”
• Cotton (R-AR) 6/2/25: X-post – “This horrific terrorist attack in Boulder is reminder of why Hamas supporters should be deported. They advocate for a terrorist group that massacres both Israelis and Americans–we don’t want them here.”
• Steube (R-FL) 6/3/25: X-post – “Biden’s open borders handed a terrorist the keys to our country. The Free Palestine movement fuels antisemitism, normalizes violence, and has unleashed terror in our neighborhoods. The Democrats imported this threat. We must crush it with mass deportations IMMEDIATELY.”
• Issa (R-CA) 6/3/25: X-post – “Now would be a good time for Democrats and the liberal media to start dealing with their antisemitism problem.”
• Fine (R-FL) 6/2/25: X-post – “#BombsAway”
• Scott (R-FL) 6/2/25: Sen. Rick Scott: The Next UF President Must Fully Commit to Protecting Jewish Students and Fighting Woke Policies
• Stefanik (R-NY) 6/2/25: X-post – “The day after Jews were burned in the streets in America by a radical pro-Palestinian terrorist illegally in our country, @politico publishes a column about how former university President Liz Magill is the ‘first casualty’ in the war against elite universities. No. The casualty is not a disgraced former university president trying to rehabilitate her shredded reputation. The casualties are the Jews who were burned by a terrorist who threw Molotov cocktails yesterday. The beautiful young couple assassinated in Washington, DC. And the thousand+ burned alive, raped, killed, and taken hostage by Hamas. The Politico article is full of excuses and morally bankrupt technocrat-speak with little to no concern about the scourge of antisemitism on college campuses. They still don’t get it. The Left, the universities, the professors, the media, the *former* college presidents. History will judge this moment. Light vs darkness. Good vs evil. This is about saving Western civilization.”
• Gottheimer (D-NJ) 6/2/25: RELEASE: Gottheimer Visits Moriah School of Englewood, Discusses Combatting Antisemitism and Support For Israel
• Sherman (D-CA) 6/2/25: X-post – “Following yesterday’s horrific antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, I joined @TMZ to discuss our shared obligation to fight antisemitism in all its forms. That includes antizionism, which just led to two deadly antisemitic terror attacks in less than two weeks. We need to pass a clean version of the Antisemitism Awareness Act and finally codify the IHRA definition of #antisemitism – now.“
• Sherman (D-CA) 6/1/25: X-post – ““
• McDowell (R-NC) 6/1/25: X-post – “Horrific. A pro-Hamas terrorist attacked a peaceful group in Boulder demanding the release of hostages. This isn’t isolated—it’s part of a growing wave of antisemitic violence sweeping across America. This is what happens when you normalize hate and coddle extremism. Enough.”
• Fine (R-FL) 6/1/25: X-post – “It is time for all “Palestinian” organizations to be federally-designated terror organizations, including CAIR and ‘Students for Justice in Palestine.’ It is time to immediately round up and deport any non-citizens who subscribe to the ‘Hamastinian’ cause. And it is time to bring the hammer down on our nation’s universities who have coddled and facilitated Muslim terror. Enough is enough. It is time to call evil for what it is.“
• Perry (R-PA) 6/1/25: X-post – “I’m outraged at yet another antisemtic attack – this time in Colorado, on attendees at a peaceful event for the Israeli hostages. @Netanyahu is right: ‘Free Palestine’ is the new ‘Heil Hitler.’ The coward who perpetrated this terror must be prosecuted to the fullest extend of our laws.“

Iran

• Stefanik (R-NY) 6/5/25: ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Ben Shapiro Show on President Trump’s Executive Order to Ban Foreign Nationals from Studying at Harvard, Passage of Big Beautiful Bill, and Threat of Iran to American Interests

Syria

• Wilson (R-SC) 6/3/25: X-post – “In order for the new Syrian government to fulfill its commitments to President Trump, the MOD must be able to operate in all of Syria. Syrian officials have clearly stated that Syria will not pose a threat to Israel. Restriction of access to security forces in certain areas will be exploited.“

Recess travel

• Lankford (R-OK) 6/3/25: X-post – “It was a full and productive day in Israel. The United States stands firmly with Israel, and I’m grateful for our enduring partnership. In 24 hours: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation led the effort to deliver hundreds of thousands of food boxes in Gaza.  Foreign Minister Sa’ar hosted a successful conference on combatting antisemitism, and I was honored to speak about the work being done in the US by the Senate Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Antisemitism. I met with Israel’s Minister of Economy, Nir Barkat to discuss our shared interests in a prosperous Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu and I discussed the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel. I also thanked him for his leadership in bringing the hostages home and demilitarizing Hamas.“
• Lankford (R-OK) 6/2/25: X-post – “Thank you, Major General Leeney and US personnel, for your leadership of the Mechanism in coordinating security efforts between the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country!”
• Rosen (D-NV) 6/2/25: Rosen Returns from Visit to Israel, West Bank, Jordan, Iraq focused on Strengthening Regional Stability
• Lankford (R-OK) 6/2/25: X-post – “hile in Israel, I got a chance to spend time with @USAmbIsrael. Israel has no better friend than the United States and Ambassador Huckabee.“
• Rosen (D-NV) 6/2/25: X-post – “Last week, I had productive meetings with heads of state and government officials in Israel, Jordan, and Iraq where we discussed ways to strengthen regional stability & cooperation. With Iran at its weakest point in decades, we need to work with our partners and allies in the region to ensure Iran does not continue its malign activities.“
• Stutzman (R-IN) 5/31/25: X-post – “While in Israel I talked with Israeli soldiers who are actively fighting Hamas in Gaza who told me they are appalled to see how Hamas treats the people of Gaza by using their own civilians as human shields. The people of Gaza should not be forced to stay in a war zone and should be free to leave if they choose. The generous heart of the Israelis is on full display for the entire world as they only seek to bring their hostages home and give closure to the grieving families, while seeking peace and a better life for Israel and the Middle East.“
• McCaul (R-TX) 5/30/25: McCaul Returns from Middle East with Bipartisan Delegation

5. Selected Media

Gaza

• Jewish News Synicate 6/3/25: Sen. Graham: ‘I hope Greta can swim’  —  The U.S. lawmaker was responding to the climate activist’s attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.
• Tulsa World 5/31/25: Sen. Lankford says rebuilding Gaza a daunting task
• Zeteo 5/30/25: Republican Lawmakers Tried to Shut Down a Screening of ‘No Other Land’ on Capitol Hill

Recess Travel to the Middle East

• Jewish Insider 6/6/25: Sen. Lankford says he’s very ‘optimistic’ about Lebanon’s future after visit [“The Oklahoma senator also relayed a message from his trip to Iraq that Iran is not budging on its insistence on maintaining nuclear enrichment capacity“]
• The Hill 6/5/25: op-ed by Reps. Mills (R-FL) & Stutzman (R-IN) – After years of war, Syria glances westward — toward Trump [also see Stutzman’s lengthy X-thread on the subject]
• Jewish News Syndicate 6/5/25: Indiana congressman: Al-Sharaa is open to peace with Israel [“U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, who recently met with President Ahmed al-Sharaa, stressed that the burden of proof lies with the Syrian leader.“]

Weaponizing Allegations of Antisemitism (incl related to Boulder attack) 

• Jewish Insider 6/5/25: Sen. Rick Scott blames search firm for Santa Ono’s failed UF presidency nomination
• Jewish Insider 6/3/25: Rep. Randy Fine: To stop antisemitic attacks, declare CAIR a terrorist group [“Fine also called for deporting all undocumented immigrants and taking aggressive actions against college campuses with antisemitism problems“]
• New York Post 5/31/25: Rep. Ritchie Torres demands investigation of socialist-leaning Park Slope Food Co-op over alleged anti-Israel hate

Politics/Elex

• Jewish Insider 6/5/25: Edan Alexander, family endorse Josh Gottheimer for New Jersey governor

• Jewish Link 6/5/25: The Strength of New Jersey’s Jewish Community – By Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Democratic Candidate For Governor

Normalization

• Jewish Insider 6/4/25: Lawmakers from 30 countries discuss Abraham Accords, regional energy security issues [“Participants included Abraham Accords Caucus co-chairs Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)…]

Iran

• Jewish Insider 6/4/25: Sen. Risch: ‘I’m not particularly optimistic’ about a deal with Iran – The top Republican lawmaker said that, if a deal cannot be reached, ‘Israel is going to do something about that’