Iran and War Powers
Congressman Steven Horsford Statement on Iran Conflict
Source: Steven Horsford (D-NV, 4th)
January 8, 2020
“Allowing this administration continued access to the powers of the AUMF puts our brave men and women in uniform at great risk. Any military engagement must only be pursued with Congressional oversight, debate, and approval. The President cannot act unilaterally in engaging our country and our military service members in yet another endless war. Together, we must work to de-escalate these hostilities to protect American lives.”
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Rep. Horn Votes Against War Powers Resolution
Source: Kendra Horn (D-OK, 5th)
January 9, 2020
“Following a direct attack on American bases in Iraq, we must provide our Armed Forces with the ability to respond to threats against the safety and security of Americans. Congress has an important role to play in determining where and when our Armed Forces are used, and as a Member of the House Committee on Armed Services, I stand ready to conduct rigorous oversight to ensure the Administration has a deliberate and principled strategy for the broader Middle East. As tensions escalate with Iran, I urge the President to work with Congress on a strategy that protects American citizens and avoids another reckless war that would put our service members in harms way. Our military decisions must be strategically targeted at increasing the long-term safety and security of the American people.”
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Representative Houlahan Takes Historic Vote On War Powers Resolution
Source: Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA, 6th)
January 9, 2020
The President and his Administration have a responsibility to explain to the American people what information precipitated this decision and the strategy going forward in a volatile region.
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Huizenga Statement on Non-Binding War Powers Vote
Source: Bill Hulzinga (R-MI, 2nd)
January 9, 2020
“Appeasing them will only make future conflict and bloodshed more likely. That’s why I wish today, instead of a partisan exercise, that we were sending to the Government of Iran a clearer message that no elected official in America is supportive of its behavior.”
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Hurd Urges Congress to Unite Against Iranian Regime
Source: Will Hurd (R-TX, 23rd)
January 9, 2020
“The technological change we’re going to see over the next 30 years will make the change we saw over the last 30 years look insignificant. We must be prepared for this disruption and be ready to take advantage of technology before it takes advantage of us. That’s why I’m proud to start this new year off by joining my colleagues in a much-needed, bipartisan step in the right direction on broadband access and 5G development,” said Hurd. “These bills will benefit the United States for future generations not only at home across local South and West Texas communities, but also abroad in our economic competition and technological race against China.”
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Bill Johnson Statement on President Trump Iran Remarks
Source: Bill Johnson (R-OH, 6th)
January 9, 2020
I sincerely hope there is no more bloodshed, and I thank God that no Americans were harmed in last night’s attacks in Iraq. The United States does not want conflict, but Iran must understand there will be a price to pay for supplying terrorists, inflicting harm on Americans, and destabilizing the Middle East. President Trump has offered the Iranian leaders an “off-ramp” toward an opportunity to become a peaceful, productive member of the world community. They should take it
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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Takes Action to Protect the American People, Votes to Pass War Powers Resolution
Source: Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX, 30th)
January 10, 2020
“Last week, without consulting Congress, the Trump Administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate military airstrike targeting high-level Iranian military officials,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “This action endangered our servicemembers, diplomats and others by risking a serious escalation of tensions with Iran. Since then, the President has made clear that he does not have a coherent strategy to keep the American people safe, achieve de-escalation with Iran and ensure stability in the region.”
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JOHNSON VOTES NO ON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
Source: Mike Johnson (R-LA, 4th)
January 9, 2020
“In the past two weeks, Iran and its proxies have killed an American citizen, targeted U.S. forces and attacked the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad – all clearly defined acts of war. By taking decisive action, President Trump has managed to de-escalate this crisis and deliver peace through American strength. Today, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats voted to undermine that delicate peace and give Iran an open invitation to escalate their attacks by granting them near-immunity from swift American retaliation. This overly-restrictive resolution is counterproductive, dangerous and unprecedented in the aftermath of an act of war against the United States. These bad faith political games have to end. The safety and security of our nation are at stake.”
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Joyce Issues Statement on Iran, Recent U.S. Military Action
Source: David Joyce (R-OH, 14th)
January 9, 2020
That obligation includes ensuring surgical military strikes, such as the ones authorized to eliminate threats to the United States like bin Laden, al-Baghdadi and Soleimani, are conducted appropriately, lawfully and constitutionally, regardless of who is in the White House.
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JOYCE STATEMENT ON HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
Source: John Joyce (R-PA, 13th)
January 9, 2020
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States has eliminated some of the most gruesome terrorists and dangerous threats. As a Member of Congress, I will continue to work alongside the President to support our Armed Forces and protect Americans at home and abroad.”
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EPA
Hoyer, Van Hollen, Bay Members Press EPA on Enforcement of TMDL Pollution Reduction Targets
Source: Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD, 5th)
January 9, 2020
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led a bicameral letter with 18 of their colleagues to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler urging the EPA to clarify its position on the enforcement of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) pollution reduction targets.
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PFAS
HUDSON'S GENX LEGISLATION PASSES HOUSE
Source: Richard Hudson (R-NC, 8th)
January 10, 2020
“I’m committed to keeping our water safe, and my legislation ensures GenX and the Cape Fear River cleanup remain a top priority,” said Rep. Hudson. “I’ll continue to fight to get our communities resources needed to clean up and protect our citizens while pushing federal and state officials to come up with a comprehensive plan to ensure chemicals like GenX never contaminate our drinking water again.”
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Huizenga Backs PFAS Legislation to Protect West Michigan Drinking Water, Environment
Source: Bill Hulzinga (R-MI, 2nd)
January 10, 2020
“West Michigan has seen first-hand the negative impact PFAS can have on drinking water as well as the environment,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “While I don’t agree with every facet of this bill, the science behind the threat posed by PFAS is clear. As the EPA continues working on measures to address this hazardous ‘forever’ chemical, it is critical for Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to protect West Michigan, the Great Lakes, and communities across the nation from contamination. This includes supporting the advancement of research and potential large scale decontamination efforts. Michigan has been at the forefront of PFAS testing and I remain concerned that other communities will be impacted similarly to what we have seen here in West Michigan.”
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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Votes to Protect the Health of American Families from Dangerous Forever Chemicals
Source: Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX, 30th)
January 10, 2020
“For communities throughout Texas and across the country, PFAS contamination is having a devastating effect on the health and well-being of our children and families,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “I have been consistently fighting to secure full, robust protections against these dangerous forever chemicals and ensure that the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat is clean, safe and free from contamination. Our communities have been waiting too long for Congress to act. Today’s passage of the PFAS Action Act is a key victory for the people of Texas and all Americans and will be essential to ensuring that polluters and the Administration take the steps necessary to rid our communities of these hazardous, toxic forever chemicals.”
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Broadband
Hurd Pushes for Broadband, 5G Development
Source: Will Hurd (R-TX, 23rd)
January 8, 2020
“The technological change we’re going to see over the next 30 years will make the change we saw over the last 30 years look insignificant. We must be prepared for this disruption and be ready to take advantage of technology before it takes advantage of us. That’s why I’m proud to start this new year off by joining my colleagues in a much-needed, bipartisan step in the right direction on broadband access and 5G development,” said Hurd. “These bills will benefit the United States for future generations not only at home across local South and West Texas communities, but also abroad in our economic competition and technological race against China.”
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Small Business
Hurd Continues Support for Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses
Source: Will Hurd (R-TX, 23rd)
January 9, 2020
“99.8 percent of businesses in the state of Texas are small businesses, and they employ roughly 4.6 million hardworking Texans. I was proud to support these bipartisan measures that level the playing field for entrepreneurs and aide other small businesses in competing with larger firms for government contracts,” said Hurd. “These bipartisan bills also continue the progress we’ve made with criminal justice reform through the First Step Act by providing entrepreneurial counseling to prisoners and former inmates as they transition back to civilian life. Americans of all backgrounds deserve access to education and opportunities—and these bills do just that.”
