FMEP Legislative Round-Up May 15, 2026

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

New episodes of FMEP’s Occupied Thoughts podcast:

  • 5/13/26: Abraham Discords — Normalization and Instability, ft. FMEP fellow Ahmed Moor in conversation with Matt Duss (Center for International Policy) and Zuri Linetsky (Dandelion Works) about  the destabilizing nature of the Abraham Accords; the evolution of the security dilemma and how integration may drive destabilization by fostering aggressive behavior; and whether the Abraham Accords undermined the reinstatement of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – the Iran nuclear deal) by the Biden Administration.
  • 5/7/26: Israeli Settlements in Lebanon – a Movement Takes Shape, ft. FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor in conversation with journalist Maya Rosen (Jewish Currents) and analyst Natasha Soffer-Roth about the groups behind the nascent effort to establish Israeli settlements in Lebanon, the US-to-Israel pipeline of radical Zionists (such as Meir Kahane, Baruch Goldstein, and others), and the role that secular Israelis play in pursuing settlement policies.

1. Bills & Resolutions

Israel/Palestine/AIPAC

(TARGETING AIPAC) HR 8809 [bill text]:  Introduced 5/14/26 by Massie (R-KY), “To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify the definition of ‘foreign principal’ and ensure transparency in lobbying on behalf of foreign interests,” aka the “Americans Insist on Political Agent Clarity Act” aka the “AIPAC Act.“ Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: press release – Rep. Massie Introduces the “Americans Insist on Political Agent Clarity Act” to Require All Foreign Lobbyists to Register Under FARA; Massie X-post w/video clip announcing the legislation; Leading GOP Critic of Israel Introduces ‘AIPAC Act’ Days Before Record-breaking $25m Primary (Haaretz 5/15/26); As AIPAC Spends Millions to Oust Him, Massie Unveils Bill Requiring Pro-Israel Lobby to Register as Foreign Agent (Common Dreams 5/15/26); Thomas Massie Introduces Bill Forcing AIPAC To Register As Foreign Agent (Daily Caller 5/15/26)

(RECOGNIZING THE NAKBA) H. Res. 1289: Introduced 5/14/26 by Tlaib (D-MI) and 12 cosponsors, “Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees’ rights.”  Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see: press release – Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing 78 Years of Ongoing Palestinian Nakba; 5/14/26 X-post from Zeteo’s Prem Thakker – “Rep. Rashida Tlaib has just re-introduced her resolution: Recognizing the Ongoing Nakba and Palestinian Refugees’ Rights. Co-sponsors: Carson, García*, Green*, Johnson*, Lee, McCollum*, Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley, Ramirez, Simon, Coleman. * = 4 new co-sponsors since last year“. Also see Omar (D-MN) X-post – “The Nakba never ended. The genocide of Palestinians continues as the Israeli military escalates violence in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. I’m joining @RepRashida in co-sponsoring a resolution to recognize the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and Palestinian refugees’ rights.“; Tlaib (D-MI) X-post – “The Nakba never ended. The Israeli apartheid regime is still committing genocide in Gaza and violently erasing entire communities across Palestine and Lebanon. I’m leading a resolution to recognize the 78th anniversary of Nakba and reaffirm Palestinian refugees’ right of return.”

(PRIORITIZE HUMAN RIGHTS EVERYWHERE) H. Res. 1277: Introduced 5/12/26 by Ramirez (D-IL) and 4 Democratic cosponsors, “Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.” Referred to the Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means. Also see: press release – Congresswoman Ramirez, Human Rights Organizations Call for Recommitment to Human Rights, Dismantling of Systems of Oppression, including DHS and Defense

(REPORT ON NUCLEAR REACTORS, INCL IN ISRAEL) S. 4495: Introduced 5/12/26 by Markey (D-MA) and Merkley (D-OR), “A bill to require reports on the dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas that might experience armed conflict,” aka the “Reactors at Risk Act of 2026.” Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Includes requirement for a report on the “dangers posed to the national security of the United States, to the interests of allies and partners of the United States, and to the safety and security of civilian populations, by nuclear reactors” in regions experiencing armed conflict, including as relates to “Conflict in the Middle East, including between Israel and Iran.” Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Also see: press release (dated 4/30/26) – As Trump’s Illegal Iran War Passes Two Months, Senator Markey Reintroduces Legislation to Prevent Nuclear Plant Catastrophes in War Zones

Iran

(TO PROTECT IRANIANS IN THE US AGAINST ICE) HR 8740: Introduced 5/12/26 by Ansari (D-AZ) and having 2 Democratic cosponsors, “To provide temporary protected status and employment authorization to certain Iranian nationals adversely affected by the adjudication pause of December 2025, and for other purposes.” Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

(PROTECT AGAIN IRAN WAR-RELATED OIL SPIKES) HR 8803: Introduced 5/13/26 by Sherman (D-CA), “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profits excise tax on crude oil and to rebate the tax collected back to individual taxpayers until the President declares that all hostilities with Iran have ceased, the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, and the price of oil drops below $75 per barrel,” aka the “Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act.” Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Also see: press release – Congressman Brad Sherman Introduces Bill to Halt U.S. Oil Exports, Shield Americans from Price Spikes Amid Iran War

(NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR) HR 8707: Introduced 5/7/26 by Ryan (D-NY) and 20 Democratic cosponsors, the “No Funds for Iran War Act.” Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services. Also see: press release – NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS DEMOCRATIC VETERANS, HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN INTRODUCTION OF IRAN WAR FUNDING PROHIBITION

(AUTHORIZING WAR AGAINST IRAN) H. J. Res. 176: Introduced 5/7/26 by Barrett (R-MI) and Bacon (R-NE), “2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see: press release – Barrett Introduces AUMF To Limit, Wind Down Conflict in Iran and Restore Congressional War Powers Authority; MEDIA RECAP: As Congress Returns To Washington, Barrett Leads AUMF To Limit Conflict In Iran [links to coverage]; Swing-district Republican introduces war authorization to limit Iran operations – Rep. Tom Barrett of Michigan said military operations ‘are ongoing’ despite the administration’s claim otherwise (Jewish Insider 5/7/26)

(REMOVE THE US FROM IRAN WAR) H. Con. Res. 75: Introduced 3/4/26 by Gottheimer (D-NJ) and having 11 cosponsors, “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Considered on the House floor 5/13/26. FAILED by a vote of 212-212. Also see: House Dems fail for third time to force Trump to get congressional approval for war against Iran [“‘This vote isn’t about whether we should crush the Iranian regime. We should,’ Rep. Josh Gottheimer stated. ‘This is about defending the Constitution.’“] (Jewish News Syndicate 5/15/26); House rejects latest Dem effort to end Iran war with split vote [“The vote ended in a 212-212 tie, with two new House Republicans voting to force an end to the war“] (Jewish Insider 5/14/26); Meeks (D-NY) 5/14/26: Meeks Issues Statement on Republicans Again Voting Against Iran War Powers; Gottheimer leads Dem effort to force Trump to get congressional approval for war against Iran (Jewish News Syndicate 5/13/26)

(REMOVE THE US FROM IRAN WAR) S. J. Res. 163: Introduced 4/13/26 by Merkley (R-OR) and having 11 cosponsors, “A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.” On 5/13/26, FAILED by a vote of 49-50 [vote on a petition to discharge the bill from committee, which in effect is a proxy vote on the bill itself]. Also see: Murkowski joins Collins, Paul in voting for seventh Democratic war powers effort [“Despite the three Republican defections, the measure still failed to pass“] (Jewish Insider 5/13/26); 5/13/26 X-post from Zeteo’s Prem Thakker – “New — The Senate has just voted against advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution for the seventh time, 49-50. This time though, a Democrat was the *deciding vote.* Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski voted to advance it. John Fetterman voted against it.”

More resolutions to remove the US from its war with Iran:

  • (REMOVE THE US FROM IRAN WAR) H. Con. Res. 99: Introduced 5/12/26 by Velázquez (D-NY), “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions)
  • (REMOVE THE US FROM IRAN WAR) H. Con. Res. 100:  Introduced 5/13/26 by Foushee (D-NC), “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • (REMOVE THE US FROM IRAN WAR) H. Con. Res. 101: Introduced 5/14/26 by Jacobs (D-CA), “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Islamophobia

(LEGISLATING ISLAMOPHOBIA) HR 8756: Introduced 5/12/26 by Moore (R-IL) and 3 Republican cosponsors, “To require certain aliens to disavow sharia law and take an oath to uphold the Constitution, and for other purposes,” aka the “CRUSADE (Countering Radicalism Under Sharia and Defeating Extremism) Act.” Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: Moore press release – Rep. Barry Moore introduces legislation requiring immigrants to disavow sharia law

(LEGISLATING ISLAMOPHOBIA) S. 4542: Introduced 5/14/26 by Cornyn (R-TX), “A bill to disqualify aliens from establishing good moral character, maintaining eligibility for asylum, and retaining lawful permanent resident status if they engage in activities in opposition to the United States Constitution, our form of government, or support Sharia law,” aka the “Ban Outsiders Openly Touting (BOOT) Sharia Law Act,”  Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: press release – Cornyn Introduces Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from Entering or Remaining in the United States

(GUILT BY BLOOD RELATION) S. 4526: Introduced 5/14/26 by Cotton (R-AR), “A bill to establish a new ground for inadmissibility for close relatives of foreign terrorists.” Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: Cotton’s X-post – Relatives of terrorists have no business being in our country. My bill would revoke visas from family members of terrorists to keep Arkansans safer.; Exclusive–Bill to Ban Terrorists’ Family Members from Living in U.S. Introduced by Sen. Cotton (Breitbart 5/14/26)

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Media related to legislation:

2. Letters

3. Hearings & Markups

May 20, 2026: The Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing entitled,  Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care. No further details are available at this time.

May 20, 2026: The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights will hold a hearing entitled, Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America. No further details have been posted as of 5pm ET on 5/15/26.

May 20, 2026: The House Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government held a hearing entitled,  The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate. Scheduled witnesses, so far, are: Tyler O’Neil, Senior Editor, The Daily Signal; and Dr. Carol Swain, Author, Commentator, Former Professor at Vanderbilt University.

May 19, 2026: 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. Scheduled witnesses are: Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman; Admiral Brad Cooper, USN, Commander, U.S. Central Command; and General Dagvin Anderson, USAF, Commander, U.S. Africa Command.

May 14, 2026: Abraham Accords Caucus discusses Hormuz, global energy crisis [“Reps. Brad Schneider and Craig Goldman raised ideas for how Congress could assist, including diversifying energy routes“] (Jewish Insider 5/14/26); Bipartisan Event Sounds Alarm About Long-Term Energy Aftershocks From Iran War (Daily Caller 5/14/26)

May 14, 2026: The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing entitled: Open/Closed: Hearing titleTo receive testimony on the posture of United States Central Command and United States Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program [hearing video]. Witnesses were: Admiral Charles B. Cooper II, USN, Commander, United States Central Command [testimony, with a lot related to Israel/Middle East/Iran]; and General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, USAF, Commander, United States Africa Command [testimony, which includes Iran]

May 13, 2026: The House Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government held a hearing entitled,  “Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II“ [hearing video]– which went exactly as one would expect.  Witnesses were: Amy “Mek” Mekelburg, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of RAIR (Rise, Align, Ignite,  Reclaim) Foundation USA (testimony); Ammon Blair, Texas Public Policy Foundation (testimony);  Marco Hunter-Lopez, Student, Wylie East High School, Wylie, TX (testimony); and Amanda Tyler, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (testimony). Highlight from Jayapal (D-WA) – X-post with video clip – “Has there ever been legislation introduced in the US to adopt Sharia law? No. Does Sharia law require Muslims to violate US laws? No. Are there any US courts that follow Sharia law? No. Despite all this, Republicans held another hearing to promote their islamophobia. Disgusting.”

May 12, 2026: The Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing entitled, A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Defense [hearing video]. Witnesses were: General John D. Caine, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff [testimony]; and Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth [testimony]. Among other things, Hegseth stated: “…our allies and partners in the region can do much to advance our shared interests—and they are increasingly doing exactly that. Israel is a model ally who has repeatedly shown that it is both able and willing to fight alongside America’s forces…Model allies that step up, like Israel, South Korea, Poland, Finland, the Baltics, and others, will receive our special favor. Allies that do not – allies that still fail to do their part for collective defense – will face consequences.“

4. Selected Members on the Record

REMINDER: It is simply beyond the capacity of the Round-Up to track [let alone document] what every member of the House and Senate is saying about the US/Israel war with Iran. To see what a specific member has said, check their websites and social media accounts.

Pro-Israel/anti-Palestinian

  • Scott (R-FL) 5/8/26: X-post – “The American people shouldn’t be forced to fund this antisemitic, terrorist support agency. Defund UNRWA. Investigate. Prosecute.” Responding to New York Post X-post – “Four more UNRWA staff – including teachers – found to have kidnapped Israelis on Oct. 7, as feds weigh criminal charges“
  • Salazar (R-FL) 5/7/26: X-post – “Good to see Israel connecting with its democratic allies across the hemisphere. Strong partnerships like these will help safeguard Jewish communities throughout the hemisphere and strengthen the fight against antisemitism.”

Re: New Israeli Govt Report Alleging Mass Rape/Sexual Violence by Hamas on 10/7/23

  • Cornyn (R-TX) 5/14/26: X-post – “The sexual violence by Hamas has been aggressively denied by an antisemitic global left that wants us to forget. A new report is a reminder.“
  • Fetterman (D-PA) 5/14/26: X-post – “Confirmed: rapists, cowards and vile deviants. Volumes of incontrovertible evidence of the depravity of Hamas. NYT preemptively dropped a grotesque op-ed with sources linked to Hamas for a beachhead of “bothsiderism” Hamas defenders.“
  • Bacon (R-NE) 5/13/26: X-post – “Rape, torture and murdering innocents are barbaric. There is no place for Hamas.“
  • Frankel (D-FL) 5/13/26: X-post – “Sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th wasn’t random – it was cruelly and systematically used as a tool of war. This new report brings more of these horrors to light, including testimony from hostages abused in captivity. For the brave survivors and memory of those murdered, we cannot be silent.” Posting about new Israeli government report alleging widespread rape/sexual violence by Hamas on 10/7/23.
  • Scott (R-FL) 5/12/26: X-post – “This is an extremely difficult read. The barbaric attacks that took place on October 7th are truly beyond words. THIS is the evil we’re fighting against. It’s why we stand with Israel and our Jewish community. ANYONE who defends Hamas is a terrorist sympathizer and absolutely disgusting.” Posting about new Israeli government report alleging widespread rape/sexual violence by Hamas on 10/7/23.
  • Fine (R-NE) 5/12/26: X-post – “These demons will never be given a state. Never.“

Re: Report of Systematic Rape/Sexual Violence against Palestinians in Israeli Prisons

  • Welch (D-VT) 5/14/26: X-post – “While Prime Minister Netanyahu has rightly condemned Hamas’s acts of sexual violence, he’s dismissed reports of similar acts by Israeli soldiers as fabrications.“

Concerns re: West Bank/Gaza/Jerusalem/Palestinians & Lebanon

  • Welch (D-VT) 5/14/26: Welch Calls on Rubio to Abide by the Leahy Law and Investigate New Reports of Human Rights Abuses
  • Ramirez (D-IL) 5/11/26: X-post – “The attacks against the humanitarian flotilla delivering aid to Gaza are unacceptable. It’s further evidence that Netanyahu has no intention of ending the siege and letting aid into Gaza. I joined @RepRashida to demand the administration uphold our laws and pressures the Israeli military to release the captive members of the flotilla, and allow it to safely continue its mission. The blockade on Gaza must end!”
  • Van Hollen (D-MD) 5/11/26: X-post – “Today marks 4 years since Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot & killed by the IDF while reporting in the West Bank. Both the Trump & Biden admins have failed to get justice for her killing. The FBI must give an update on her case & the admin must release the USSC report on her death. Silence is not acceptable.“
  • Foushee (D-NC) 5/11/26: X-post – “This is cruel and inhumane. Israel continues to kill innocent civilians with airstrikes in Lebanon, including women, children, and seniors. Congress must block arms sales to Israel and pass @RepRashida’s War Powers Resolution to stop our military from further assisting Israel’s hostilities in Lebanon immediately.“
  • Tlaib (D-MI) 5/11/26: X-post – “Four years ago today, Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by the Israeli military, and our government did nothing. Since then, over 260 journalists have suffered the same deadly fate. We must uplift the truth in Palestine; they were murdered for reporting.“
  • Van Hollen (D-MD) 5/8/26: X-post – “Since the “ceasefire” the Netanyahu govt has steadily taken control of more territory in Gaza, squeezing civilians into tighter areas, pushing them toward the sea.  Where the hell is the Trump Admin & its so-called “Board of Peace” amidst this land grab?“
  • Liccardo (D-CA) 5/7/26a: X-post – “Humanitarian activists—including from our own community—joined a flotilla to provide aid to Gaza residents. I demand answers to reports that Israeli officials assaulted and mistreated unarmed activists detained by Israeli ships in international waters. My team has communicated with the State Department, and we seek clarity from the Israeli government. Every detained participant in this humanitarian venture must receive fair treatment, due process, and access to appropriate consular support.“
  • Jac0bs (D-CA) 5/6/26: X-post – “This is a ceasefire in name only. Israel needs to adhere to the ceasefire and work in good faith toward a permanent end to the larger war with Iran and Lebanon.“
  • Ramirez (D-IL) 5/6/26: X-post – “The unaccountable, unlawful, inhumane campaign of death and displacement continues. The Israeli government continues to drop U.S.-made bombs in Lebanon. More than 2,600 people have died, and over 8,350 people are injured. Congress can and must put an end to the violence in the region. We must Block the Bombs and pass the Lebanon War Power Resolution I co-led with @RepRashida.”

Targeting Free Speech/Right to Protest/Academia critical of Israel/Zionism; Weaponization of Claims of Antisemitism; NGO Sector

  • Fine (R-FL) 5/13/26: X-post w/ video clip – “I’m disgusted by the Muslim terror protest we just saw in New York City. We must: 1.  Deport every non-American involved — get them the hell out. 2.  Revoke citizenship for recent frauds and send them home. 3.  Stop this foreign invader invasion now. I will fight Muslim terror every day I’m in Congress.” Re-posting a link to a video clip from a NYC protest, deceptively edited to make it appear that the crowd spontaneously attacked a young Jewish woman; the full clip shows very different events, with the young woman making the initial aggressive move (running into the crowd and grabbing a flag from a protester), and people in the crowd responding; separate video from the event records the same woman harassing an ultra-orthodox anti-Zionist rabbi and then spitting on him.
  • Scott (R-FL) 5/13/26: X-post w/ video clip – “.@NYCMayor is allowing violence against Jews in his city. I guess we can’t be surprised. It’s disgusting. It’s time for ACCOUNTABILITY. Will @SenSchumer stand up for the Jewish community in NY and condemn this?” Re-posting a link to a video clip from a NYC protest, deceptively edited to make it appear that the crowd spontaneously attacked a young Jewish woman; the full clip shows very different events, with the young woman making the initial aggressive move (running into the crowd and grabbing a flag from a protester), and people in the crowd responding; separate video from the event records the same woman harassing an ultra-orthodox anti-Zionist rabbi and then spitting on him.
  • Scott (R-FL) 5/12/26: X-post – “Yes, this is getting way worse. We can’t sit back and allow this to happen in NYC. @SenSchumer, will you work with all of us in the Senate to make sure this stops and hold @NYCMayor accountable?” Re-posting a link to a video clip from a NYC protest, deceptively edited to make it appear that the crowd spontaneously attacked a young Jewish woman; the full clip shows very different events, with the young woman making the initial aggressive move (running into the crowd and grabbing a flag from a protester), and people in the crowd responding; separate video from the event records the same woman harassing an ultra-orthodox anti-Zionist rabbi and then spitting on him.
  • Van Hollen (D-MD) 5/11/26: X-post – “Free speech is free speech — you don’t get to pick and choose. If you are mad about Trump’s efforts to muzzle Jimmy Kimmel, you should be equally angry about his efforts to punish students who speak out against U.S. complicity in the horrors in Gaza.“
  • Gottheimer (D-NJ) 5/9/26: X-post – “Good on @RutgersU for recognizing that graduation should not platform voices that promote hate. All students deserve to feel safe and respected on campus, especially at their graduation. Rutgers made the right call.“
  • Moskowitz (D-FL) 5/8/26: X-post – “This is the exact definition of antisemitism. It’s getting worse by the day” – responding to a post/image critical of Israeli journalist Barak Ravid
  • Scott (R-FL) 5/8/26: X-post- “Not enough people are talking about this. When so-called journalism receives an award for spreading fake news about Israel, it tells you everything you need to know about where the mainstream media currently is.” Reposting a post by Laura Loomer attacking a Palestinian photojournalist who just won a Pulitzer Prize.

Islamophobia

  • Fine (R-FL) 5/8/26: X-post – ““Make no mistake — the people who are calling for damage to Jews, when they’re done with us they’re coming for the Christian community.” First they come for the Saturday people. Then they come for the Sunday people. History is screaming at us. We better listen.
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Other stuff

  • Rosen (D-NV) 5/14/26: X-post – “Today, I congratulate the State of Israel on the 78th anniversary of its founding. For nearly 8 decades, Israel has been our closest ally in the Middle East and been a source of inspiration and resilience for the Jewish people. Here’s to continuing to strengthen the relationship between our two countries, rooted in our shared values of democracy, regional security, and the never ending pursuit of peace.“
  • Lawler (R-NY) 5/14/26: X-post – “Thank you to the Israel Allies Foundation for hosting the Israel Independence Day Celebration Dinner in Washington D.C. As we celebrate Israel’s independence, I am proud to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our two nations.“
  • Van Duyne (R-TX) 5/14/26: X-post – “It was great to see @USAmbIsrael Mike Huckabee at the Israeli Embassy’s celebration of Israel’s Independence Day! He’s doing a great job ensuring our relationship with one of our most important allies remains strong.“
  • Gottheimer (D-NJ) 5/13/26: X-post – “Where is the outrage? Where are the wall-to-wall headlines? For months, Jewish communities have faced firebombings, assaults, threats, and terror — and too many people have looked away or treated it as politically inconvenient. As Iran uses social media as a tool to terrorize Jewish communities, we have a responsibility to speak out for the security of all.”
  • Rosen (D-NV) 5/10/26: X-post – “My friend Abe Foxman led the Anti-Defamation League for decades, dedicating his professional life to fighting antisemitism and standing up for Jewish people and the State of Israel. Even in one of our last conversations just a few weeks ago, Abe possessed the same deep and unwavering moral clarity that was a virtue throughout his life. I am deeply saddened to hear the news of his passing and send my condolences to his loved ones. May his memory be a blessing.   It’s now incumbent on all of us to carry on his legacy by fighting antisemitic hate and extremism wherever and whenever we see it.”
  • Cotton (R-AR) 5/8/26: X-post – “Fake oysterman/silver spoon liberal Graham Platner now claims he had NO IDEA his Nazi tattoo was a Nazi tattoo. Of course he also has a deep hatred for Israel and goes on podcasts with antisemites. What a remarkable coincidence.”
  • Lawler (R-NY) 5/8/26: X-post – “We have seen a rise in antisemitism across the political spectrum, especially on social media, much of it amplified by voices like Hasan Piker and Candace Owens, who have engaged in antisemitic tropes, and we are pushing back against it. As elected officials, regardless of party, we have a responsibility to call it out and stand against it.“

5. Selected Media

Israel/AIPAC (and Iran) in US elex & politics – GENERAL

Israel/AIPAC (and Iran) in US elex & politics – STILL Talking about Hasan Piker

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – California

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics –  Kentucky

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Michigan

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Nebraska

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – New Jersey

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – New York

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Philadelphia

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Texas

Israel/AIPAC in US elex & politics – Washington

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