<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Congress Receipts: new sourced statements</title><description>Verbatim foreign-policy statements by U.S. senators, each linked to its first-party source.</description><link>https://congressreceipts.com/</link><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://congressreceipts.com/feeds/statements.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Jim Justice on Domestic Circuit Board Supply Chains</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/justice-james-circuit-board-supply-chains-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/justice-james-circuit-board-supply-chains-2026/</guid><description>Jim Justice (R-WV), May 19, 2026: “It’s time to bring business back home from overseas, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and lower costs by investing in products proudly made right here in the United States of America.” Statement on the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act Source: U.S. Senator Jim Justice.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>supply-chains</category><category>manufacturing</category><category>technology</category></item><item><title>Ben Ray Luján on Proposed Arms Sales to Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lujan-israel-arms-sales-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lujan-israel-arms-sales-2026/</guid><description>Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Apr 15, 2026: “Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, undermine the prospects for a peaceful two-state solution, and further escalate the illegal war with Iran.” Statement after voting for two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>arms-sales</category><category>two-state-solution</category></item><item><title>Jim Justice on Fentanyl-Trafficker Sanctions</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/justice-james-fentanyl-sanctions-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/justice-james-fentanyl-sanctions-2025/</guid><description>Jim Justice (R-WV), Dec 3, 2025: “This bill will build on that progress by strengthening our sanctions, holding foreign entities accountable, curbing the flow of this substance into our state, and ultimately saving lives across our nation.” Statement on the Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act Source: U.S. Senator Jim Justice.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>sanctions</category><category>fentanyl</category><category>foreign-entities</category></item><item><title>John Kennedy on European Sanctions Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kennedy-john-iran-sanctions-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kennedy-john-iran-sanctions-2025/</guid><description>John Kennedy (R-LA), Sep 4, 2025: “And we need to, joining with the United Kingdom and with Germany and with France, we need to make sure that the world understands that these sanctions are real and that we, as part of the West, are going to enforce them.” Senate floor remarks on the reimposition and enforcement of sanctions on Iran Source: U.S. Senator John Kennedy.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category><category>europe</category><category>senate-floor</category></item><item><title>Jim Justice on Confirming the Secretary of State</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/justice-james-secretary-of-state-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/justice-james-secretary-of-state-2025/</guid><description>Jim Justice (R-WV), Jan 20, 2025: “Senator Rubio is a solid choice by President Trump to lead the State Department. He embraces America first, will restore America’s standing in the eyes of the world, and won’t play softball with our adversaries.” Statement after voting to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state Source: U.S. Senator Jim Justice.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>state-department</category><category>secretary-of-state</category><category>foreign-policy</category></item><item><title>James Lankford on Israel, Iran, Ukraine, and Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lankford-israel-iran-attacks-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lankford-israel-iran-attacks-2024/</guid><description>James Lankford (R-OK), Apr 23, 2024: “America should speak with moral clarity against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthi terrorists, Russian and Iranian aggression and for the free people of Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel. Our allies need to know we stand with them and against the tyranny they face.” Statement after the Senate passed a foreign assistance package Source: U.S. Senator James Lankford.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>ukraine</category><category>taiwan</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Ben Ray Luján on National Security Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lujan-national-security-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lujan-national-security-aid-2024/</guid><description>Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Feb 13, 2024: “With the world watching, the Senate took an important step to support our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. The United States holds a responsibility as a global power to support our allies in the fight for democracy and to deliver critical humanitarian aid to civilians. This sends a strong message to Putin and our adversaries that we will stand up against aggression.” Statement after a Senate vote on national security assistance Source: U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category></item><item><title>Ben Ray Luján on Foreign Military Assistance Oversight</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lujan-foreign-military-assistance-oversight-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lujan-foreign-military-assistance-oversight-2024/</guid><description>Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Jan 11, 2024: “Congress has a clear role in providing oversight of foreign military assistance, and it’s critical that the legislative branch is notified and reviews all arms transfers to countries receiving U.S. aid. All countries must be held to the same standard of Congressional notifications – even our allies. Congress and the American people deserve transparency which is why I am joining Senator Kaine to maintain the Congressional notification process.” Statement supporting an amendment on congressional notification for foreign military assistance Source: U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-aid</category><category>arms-transfers</category><category>congressional-oversight</category><category>israel</category></item><item><title>John Kennedy on U.S.-China Communication</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kennedy-john-china-communication-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kennedy-john-china-communication-2023/</guid><description>John Kennedy (R-LA), Jun 7, 2023: “The United States and China should talk. The United States wants to, but the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party—the CCP—does not.” Senate floor remarks on communication between the United States and China Source: U.S. Senator John Kennedy.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>diplomacy</category><category>senate-floor</category></item><item><title>John Kennedy on Additional Assistance for Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kennedy-john-ukraine-aid-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kennedy-john-ukraine-aid-2022/</guid><description>John Kennedy (R-LA), May 19, 2022: “This is not just the fight for the people of Ukraine. It’s a fight for the people of the United States of America. It’s a fight for our national security. It’s a fight for Western values and the freedom that we as Americans and Louisiana have come to cherish and love.” Statement after a Senate vote on additional assistance for Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator John Kennedy.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category><category>national-security</category></item><item><title>James Lankford on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lankford-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lankford-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>James Lankford (R-OK), Feb 24, 2022: “America and our allies must respond quickly and decisively with crippling sanctions on Putin, Russia, and anyone who seeks to aid their actions. We will absolutely impose trade restrictions and enforce sanctions on countries who continue to work with Russia.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator James Lankford.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>James Lankford on China and Hong Kong</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lankford-china-hong-kong-2020/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lankford-china-hong-kong-2020/</guid><description>James Lankford (R-OK), Jul 22, 2020: “We should be aware of what China is doing and we should not ignore this moment for the free people of Hong Kong.” Senate floor remarks on China and Hong Kong Source: U.S. Senator James Lankford.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>hong-kong</category><category>human-rights</category></item><item><title>Jon Husted on China and U.S. Technology Security</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/husted-china-technology-security-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/husted-china-technology-security-2026/</guid><description>Jon Husted (R-OH), Aug 11, 2026: “America must continue to compete and win in the technology race, but we know that communist China’s strategy has never been to compete, but to steal and exploit. This bipartisan package would strengthen our understanding of China’s action, improve enforcement and protect American companies, workers and innovations from Chinese espionage.” Remarks on a bipartisan legislative package concerning China and United States technology security Source: U.S. Senator Jon Husted.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>technology-security</category></item><item><title>Jon Husted on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/husted-russia-sanctions-ukraine-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/husted-russia-sanctions-ukraine-2026/</guid><description>Jon Husted (R-OH), Aug 7, 2026: “With support from the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, we are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin: America stands with Ukraine, and we will continue working to bring this unjust war to a durable end.” Remarks after Senate passage of sanctions legislation concerning Russia&apos;s war in Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Jon Husted.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Tim Sheehy on Opposing an Iran War Powers Resolution</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sheehy-tim-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sheehy-tim-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Jul 23, 2026: “We didn’t start this war. We did not, but we will finish it.” Senate floor remarks opposing an Iran war powers resolution Source: U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Tim Sheehy on U.S.-Israel Defense Technology</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sheehy-tim-israel-defense-technology-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sheehy-tim-israel-defense-technology-2026/</guid><description>Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Jul 22, 2026: “In this age of modern warfare, America cannot afford to handicap itself by refusing to work with trusted allies while our enemies freely share tactics, technology and capabilities.” Remarks about U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation Source: U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>defense</category><category>technology</category></item><item><title>Dick Durbin on Reviewing a Preliminary Iran Agreement</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/durbin-iran-deal-review-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/durbin-iran-deal-review-2026/</guid><description>Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jun 15, 2026: “So, I look forward to a close look at what the final deal looks like. And if predicted, it is similar to what Trump abandoned, we have to ask ourselves if this war was really worth the American [service members’] lives or cost?” Senate floor remarks calling for scrutiny of a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement Source: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>congressional-oversight</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Tina Smith on U.S. Military Policy Toward Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/smith-tina-iran-military-policy-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/smith-tina-iran-military-policy-2026/</guid><description>Tina Smith (D-MN), Apr 7, 2026: “America’s moral leadership and rule of law is what sets us apart from our adversaries in the world. President Trump’s threats this morning to destroy an entire civilization and commit the United States to another endless war in the Middle East are completely wrong.” Statement on U.S. military policy toward Iran Source: U.S. Senator Tina Smith.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>civilian-harm</category></item><item><title>Cindy Hyde-Smith on Her Iran War Powers Vote</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hyde-smith-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hyde-smith-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Mar 4, 2026: “I voted against the resolution because President Trump, like presidents before him, has the authority under the War Powers Act to take military action to address threats to our nation. In this case, President Trump is taking decisive steps to eliminate the Islamic Republic of Iran’s decades-long campaign of deadly attacks against Americans and our national interests.” Statement after voting against a War Powers Resolution concerning Iran Source: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Sheldon Whitehouse on U.S. Strikes Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/whitehouse-sheldon-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/whitehouse-sheldon-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mar 1, 2026: “It’s time to follow the Constitution, which gives the War Power to Congress to declare, precisely because of dangers from an unhinged executive starting a ‘Wag the Dog’ war.” Statement on U.S. military strikes against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Mazie Hirono on Iran Strikes and Congressional War Powers</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hirono-iran-military-action-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hirono-iran-military-action-2026/</guid><description>Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Feb 28, 2026: “The President’s unilateral decision to strike Iran for purposes of regime change is a clear violation of the Constitution, which gives Congress, not the President, the sole power to declare war. What’s more, this President has not articulated a clear strategy for what comes next.” Statement concerning United States military action against Iran and congressional war powers Source: U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>John Hoeven on U.S. and Israeli Strikes in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hoeven-iran-strikes-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hoeven-iran-strikes-2026/</guid><description>John Hoeven (R-ND), Feb 28, 2026: “These strikes, in coordination with our ally Israel, will keep the regime from rebuilding its nuclear weapons program. We are grateful for our brave servicemembers for their skill and dedication and pray for their safety and success in keeping our nation secure and free.” Statement concerning United States and Israeli strikes in Iran Source: U.S. Senator John Hoeven.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-operations</category></item><item><title>Elissa Slotkin on U.S. Military Action Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/slotkin-elissa-iran-military-action-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/slotkin-elissa-iran-military-action-2026/</guid><description>Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Feb 28, 2026: “As a former CIA officer who served three tours in Iraq, I have no love lost for the Iranian government. They’re a state sponsor of terror, responsible for the deaths of Americans. I saw it up close in Iraq and elsewhere.” Statement on U.S. military action against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Raphael Warnock on U.S. Strikes in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warnock-raphael-iran-strikes-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warnock-raphael-iran-strikes-2026/</guid><description>Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Feb 28, 2026: “Let’s be clear: the Iranian regime is brutal and destabilizing. It cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. But the President has not explained why diplomatic talks that were underway this week are no longer viable and diplomacy no longer available.” Statement on U.S. strikes in Iran Source: U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Peter Welch on U.S. and Israeli Military Action Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/welch-peter-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/welch-peter-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Peter Welch (D-VT), Feb 28, 2026: “The United States Senate must immediately reconvene to take up the War Powers Resolution put forward by Senator Kaine and Senator Paul. Congress has a duty under Article I of the Constitution to be the branch that authorizes whether the United States will go to war.” Statement on U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Peter Welch.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Ron Wyden on AI Chip Exports to China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wyden-ron-china-chip-exports-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wyden-ron-china-chip-exports-2025/</guid><description>Ron Wyden (D-OR), Dec 15, 2025: “The President’s dangerous decision to give away critical national security controls represents a significant departure from longstanding bipartisan efforts to ensure that U.S. technology does not turbocharge China’s military and technological capabilities” Joint letter with other lawmakers about permitting exports of advanced AI chips to China Source: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>technology</category><category>export-controls</category></item><item><title>Thom Tillis on the European Union Loan to Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tillis-thom-eu-ukraine-loan-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tillis-thom-eu-ukraine-loan-2025/</guid><description>Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dec 12, 2025: “Today’s decision by European leaders to provide a €90 billion interest-free loan to Ukraine, backed by the strategic use of revenues from immobilized Russian state assets, sends an unmistakable message and demonstrate the kind of strategic clarity and resolve necessary to confront ongoing Russian aggression.” Statement on a European Union loan to Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Thom Tillis.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Thom Tillis on Taiwan&apos;s Special Defense Budget</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tillis-thom-taiwan-defense-budget-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tillis-thom-taiwan-defense-budget-2025/</guid><description>Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dec 9, 2025: “The message is clear: strengthening Taiwan’s defenses strengthens stability across the Indo-Pacific and reduces the risk of conflict.” Joint statement supporting Taiwan&apos;s proposed special defense budget Source: U.S. Senator Thom Tillis.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>defense</category></item><item><title>Tim Sheehy on the FY 2026 Defense Authorization Bill</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sheehy-tim-defense-modernization-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sheehy-tim-defense-modernization-2025/</guid><description>Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Oct 10, 2025: “Americans constantly read headlines about growing threats and potential conflicts as adversaries like China innovate and expand their militaries rapidly; it is critical the United States does the same.” Statement on the Senate-passed FY 2026 defense authorization bill Source: U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>defense</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Cynthia Lummis on the October 7 Anniversary</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lummis-october-7-anniversary-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lummis-october-7-anniversary-2025/</guid><description>Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Oct 7, 2025: “Hamas’ evil must never be forgotten, and I stand firm in my resolve to support Israel and eradicate the plague of antisemitism.” Statement marking two years since the October 7 attacks on Israel Source: U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>antisemitism</category></item><item><title>Mark Warner on U.S. Strikes Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warner-mark-iran-strikes-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warner-mark-iran-strikes-2025/</guid><description>Mark Warner (D-VA), Jun 21, 2025: “There is no question that Iran poses a serious threat to regional stability, and the United States must remain unwavering in our commitment to Israel’s security and in ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.” Statement on direct U.S. military strikes against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Mark Warner.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Raphael Warnock on Israel, Iran, and Diplomacy</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warnock-raphael-israel-iran-diplomacy-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warnock-raphael-israel-iran-diplomacy-2025/</guid><description>Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Jun 21, 2025: “I remain hopeful that we can reach peace through diplomacy. I call on the Trump administration to leverage American leadership in the vigilant pursuit of peace and I urge the Iranian regime to immediately return to the negotiation table—for the safety of all of God’s children.” Statement on developments involving Israel and Iran Source: U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>diplomacy</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Steve Daines on Israeli Airstrikes Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/daines-israel-iran-strikes-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/daines-israel-iran-strikes-2025/</guid><description>Steve Daines (R-MT), Jun 13, 2025: “Israel’s attacks against Iran are so far successful and more than justified and the United States stands firmly behind Israel.” Statement on Israeli airstrikes against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Steve Daines.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>military-action</category></item><item><title>Joni Ernst on Israel and Iran&apos;s Nuclear Program</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ernst-israel-iran-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ernst-israel-iran-2025/</guid><description>Joni Ernst (R-IA), Jun 13, 2025: “President Trump gave Iran an option for peace, but the regime proved it cannot be trusted by continuing to enrich its nuclear supply.” Statement concerning Israel and Iran&apos;s nuclear program Source: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>nuclear-policy</category></item><item><title>Mark Kelly on Israeli Strikes Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kelly-mark-iran-israel-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kelly-mark-iran-israel-2025/</guid><description>Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jun 13, 2025: “It’s unacceptable for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. President Trump killing the Iran nuclear agreement accelerated Iran’s development towards a bomb. Israel has a right to defend itself, but my hope has been that another agreement could be reached.” Statement on Israeli strikes against targets in Iran Source: U.S. Senator Mark Kelly.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Elissa Slotkin on Israel&apos;s Operation Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/slotkin-elissa-israel-iran-operation-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/slotkin-elissa-israel-iran-operation-2025/</guid><description>Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Jun 13, 2025: “But while it’s too early to tell how this will all play out, Israel has struck a blow against the hardline Iranian government, a state sponsor of terror that has long held out the threat of a potential nuclear weapon over the region.” Statement on Israel&apos;s military operation against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Ron Wyden on Israel&apos;s Strikes on Iran and Diplomacy</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wyden-ron-israel-iran-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wyden-ron-israel-iran-2025/</guid><description>Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jun 13, 2025: “Iran’s nuclear ambitions are a threat to peace and stability and I support Israel’s right to defend itself from these threats. I call on the Trump administration to commit to serious diplomatic efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program, which is the best path to durable peace and security in the region.” Statement on Israel&apos;s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran&apos;s retaliation Source: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>diplomacy</category><category>nuclear-policy</category></item><item><title>Joni Ernst on Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ernst-ukraine-russia-talks-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ernst-ukraine-russia-talks-2025/</guid><description>Joni Ernst (R-IA), May 16, 2025: “I support President Trump’s efforts to get a peace deal done now and will keep working with my colleagues to equip the president to enforce crippling sanctions on Russia if they continue to drag out peace talks and the needless bloodshed.” Statement on negotiations between Ukraine and Russia Source: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Dick Durbin on Barring Recognition of Russian Annexations</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/durbin-ukraine-territory-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/durbin-ukraine-territory-2025/</guid><description>Dick Durbin (D-IL), May 14, 2025: “Today’s bill reaffirms our commitment to the Ukrainian people and makes clear that the United States will never recognize sovereign Ukrainian territories as part of Russia—period.” Statement introducing legislation barring U.S. recognition of Ukrainian territory annexed by Russia Source: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sovereignty</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Joni Ernst on the Pacific Partnership Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ernst-indo-pacific-partnerships-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ernst-indo-pacific-partnerships-2025/</guid><description>Joni Ernst (R-IA), May 13, 2025: “This bipartisan legislation equips us to work with nations in the Pacific that serve as the first line of defense against the Chinese Communist Party and keep Americans safe at home.” Statement introducing the Pacific Partnership Act Source: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>alliances</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Jon Husted on Sanctions on Iranian Energy Exports</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/husted-iran-sanctions-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/husted-iran-sanctions-2025/</guid><description>Jon Husted (R-OH), Apr 7, 2025: “As Iranian proxies continue to threaten Israel’s survival and U.S. shipping in the Red Sea, the U.S. must cut off Tehran’s ruthless regime from the resources it needs to fund its aggression.” Remarks on legislation that would expand sanctions concerning Iranian energy exports Source: U.S. Senator Jon Husted.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Elissa Slotkin on Restricting U.S. Investment in China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/slotkin-elissa-china-investment-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/slotkin-elissa-china-investment-2025/</guid><description>Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Mar 14, 2025: “It’s simple — no more helping China produce the tech they could use against us.” Statement on legislation restricting certain U.S. investments in China Source: U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>investment</category><category>technology</category></item><item><title>Tina Smith on Trade Remedy Laws and China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/smith-tina-china-trade-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/smith-tina-china-trade-2025/</guid><description>Tina Smith (D-MN), Feb 25, 2025: “For too long, foreign competitors like China have engaged in unfair trade practices that have undermined domestic industry and threatened our national security.” Statement on proposed changes to U.S. trade remedy laws Source: U.S. Senator Tina Smith.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>trade</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Dick Durbin on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/durbin-israel-hamas-ceasefire-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/durbin-israel-hamas-ceasefire-2025/</guid><description>Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jan 15, 2025: “The United States has a responsibility to push towards finding a solution that allows Israeli and Palestinian children to once and for all live together in peace and dignity.” Statement on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage agreement Source: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hamas</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Peter Welch on Continued Support for Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/welch-peter-ukraine-support-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/welch-peter-ukraine-support-2024/</guid><description>Peter Welch (D-VT), Nov 13, 2024: “The support provided by the United States has been indispensable in thwarting Russia’s advances, but Ukraine needs continued assurances today—and tomorrow—that this support will continue.” Senate floor remarks on the war in Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Peter Welch.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-aid</category><category>senate-floor</category></item><item><title>Ron Johnson on Israel&apos;s Status at the United Nations</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/johnson-ron-israel-united-nations-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/johnson-ron-israel-united-nations-2024/</guid><description>Ron Johnson (R-WI), Oct 26, 2024: “The fact that this effort to downgrade Israel’s status in the UN is even under consideration casts doubt on the legitimacy of the entire UN system and is an unacceptable betrayal of America’s principal ally in the Middle East.” Statement on proposed legislation concerning Israel&apos;s status at the United Nations Source: U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>united-nations</category></item><item><title>Edward Markey on Iran&apos;s Missile Attack on Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/markey-edward-iran-diplomacy-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/markey-edward-iran-diplomacy-2024/</guid><description>Edward Markey (D-MA), Oct 1, 2024: “Diplomacy must be the way to ensure a future of genuine security and peace for the region and its peoples.” Statement on Iran&apos;s missile attack against Israel Source: U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Cynthia Lummis on China and Agricultural Supply Chains</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lummis-china-agriculture-supply-chains-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lummis-china-agriculture-supply-chains-2024/</guid><description>Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Sep 26, 2024: “We cannot allow our foreign adversaries like China to control us. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation is a crucial step toward safeguarding America’s future.” Statement introducing legislation concerning foreign risks to U.S. agricultural supply chains Source: U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>supply-chains</category><category>agriculture</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Tommy Tuberville on Expediting Weapons to Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tuberville-tommy-israel-weapons-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tuberville-tommy-israel-weapons-2024/</guid><description>Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Aug 2, 2024: “We urge you to use every available emergency authority to expedite the physical delivery of all weapons and ammunition to Israel that have been approved by Congress.” Letter requesting expedited delivery of approved weapons and ammunition to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>foreign-aid</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Edward Markey on the Supplemental and Middle East Diplomacy</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/markey-edward-middle-east-diplomacy-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/markey-edward-middle-east-diplomacy-2024/</guid><description>Edward Markey (D-MA), Apr 24, 2024: “It is more important than ever for the United States to work with Israelis, Palestinians, and like-minded partners to achieve a diplomatic solution to the war that leads to sustainable and enduring peace.” Statement on the national security supplemental aid package Source: U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>palestinians</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Dan Sullivan on Enforcing Sanctions on Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sullivan-dan-iran-sanctions-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sullivan-dan-iran-sanctions-2024/</guid><description>Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Apr 24, 2024: “We believe that the United States and our allies should increase pressure on Iran and limit to the greatest extent possible the revenues available for it to fund aggression and terrorism in the Middle East and beyond.” Joint letter requesting stronger sanctions enforcement against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category><category>israel</category></item><item><title>Raphael Warnock on National Security Funding</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warnock-raphael-national-security-funding-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warnock-raphael-national-security-funding-2024/</guid><description>Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Apr 24, 2024: “Standing with our friends and allies against Putin and his brutal campaign in Ukraine, against the Chinese Communist Party’s hostilities toward Taiwan, and against the unconscionable terrorism of Hamas and its Iranian backers in the Middle East is critical to defending the global alliance for freedom that has helped protect democracy here at home and around the globe.” Statement supporting national security funding legislation Source: U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>taiwan</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Ron Wyden on Aid for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wyden-ron-security-assistance-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wyden-ron-security-assistance-2024/</guid><description>Ron Wyden (D-OR), Apr 24, 2024: “It is shameful that House Republicans slow-walked vital aid to America’s allies and partners and humanitarian relief for worsening conflicts, but I’m glad it finally will be going to the president’s desk. This measure shows America is still a world leader, and I believe this aid will hasten the end of the wars in Israel and Ukraine” Statement on aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific partners Source: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Mark Kelly on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kelly-mark-national-security-supplemental-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kelly-mark-national-security-supplemental-2024/</guid><description>Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Apr 23, 2024: “Our adversaries are testing us, and they see instability and dysfunction as an opportunity. That creates a real risk that one or more of these threats could boil over into a wider conflict that would be much more costly for the United States and potentially put more Americans in harm’s way.” Senate floor remarks before votes on a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Mark Kelly.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>taiwan</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Thom Tillis on Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tillis-thom-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tillis-thom-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-2024/</guid><description>Thom Tillis (R-NC), Apr 23, 2024: “America faces unprecedented threats as Communist China, Putin’s Russia, and the terrorist state of Iran incite conflict and chaos across the globe.” Statement after a vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator Thom Tillis.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>taiwan</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Edward Markey on Nuclear Arms Control Talks</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/markey-edward-arms-control-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/markey-edward-arms-control-2024/</guid><description>Edward Markey (D-MA), Mar 13, 2024: “The United States must work with our allies and partners to engage in arms control talks with the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, and others, to maintain stability, avoid miscalculations, and promote peace around the world.” Statement on a bicameral nuclear arms control resolution Source: U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>nuclear-weapons</category><category>arms-control</category><category>russia</category><category>china</category></item><item><title>Peter Welch on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/welch-peter-gaza-humanitarian-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/welch-peter-gaza-humanitarian-aid-2024/</guid><description>Peter Welch (D-VT), Mar 5, 2024: “Getting aid to those who are suffering and preventing starvation should be our most immediate and highest priority, along with obtaining the release of the hostages.” Senate floor remarks on humanitarian conditions and aid in Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Peter Welch.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>gaza</category><category>israel</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category><category>senate-floor</category></item><item><title>Mark Warner on Two Years of Russia&apos;s War in Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warner-mark-ukraine-anniversary-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warner-mark-ukraine-anniversary-2024/</guid><description>Mark Warner (D-VA), Feb 24, 2024: “The stakes couldn’t be higher. Ukrainians sorely need this aid to continue fighting, and our partners as well as authoritarian leaders around the globe alike are closely watching to see if America’s word can be trusted. Walking away now would be a mistake of historic proportions.” Statement on the second anniversary of Russia&apos;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Mark Warner.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Mark Warner on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warner-mark-national-security-supplemental-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warner-mark-national-security-supplemental-2024/</guid><description>Mark Warner (D-VA), Feb 13, 2024: “Despite these efforts, today’s vote shows that we can maintain our commitments to Ukraine and Israel, deliver sorely needed humanitarian aid to Gaza, and deter Chinese aggression by supporting partners across the Indo-Pacific.” Statement on Senate passage of a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Mark Warner.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Todd Young on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/young-todd-national-security-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/young-todd-national-security-aid-2024/</guid><description>Todd Young (R-IN), Feb 13, 2024: “This legislation provides vital security assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. We cannot abandon these allies and partners as they face existential threats.” Statement on the national security supplemental funding package Source: U.S. Senator Todd Young.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-aid</category><category>israel</category><category>ukraine</category><category>taiwan</category></item><item><title>Tommy Tuberville on Opposing More Ukraine Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tuberville-tommy-ukraine-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tuberville-tommy-ukraine-aid-2024/</guid><description>Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Feb 12, 2024: “I come to the floor in opposition to the Senate’s effort to give away $60 billion more of our taxpayer dollars and weapons to Ukraine. We should not give another dime to Ukraine until we secure our border for our citizens.” Senate floor remarks opposing additional U.S. aid to Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>foreign-aid</category><category>senate-floor</category></item><item><title>Steve Daines on the Chinese Surveillance Balloon</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/daines-china-spy-balloon-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/daines-china-spy-balloon-2023/</guid><description>Steve Daines (R-MT), Dec 23, 2023: “The Biden administration’s foreign policy failures continue to get worse.” Statement regarding a report about the Chinese surveillance balloon Source: U.S. Senator Steve Daines.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>surveillance</category><category>national-security</category><category>congressional-oversight</category></item><item><title>Mazie Hirono on the Israel-Hamas Humanitarian Pause</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hirono-israel-hamas-humanitarian-agreement-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hirono-israel-hamas-humanitarian-agreement-2023/</guid><description>Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Nov 22, 2023: “We must continue working to reunite all of the hostages with their families, secure humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in Gaza, and determine a way to achieve a two-state solution and facilitate peace in the region.” Statement concerning an Israel-Hamas humanitarian pause, hostage releases, and aid for Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-assistance</category></item><item><title>Dan Sullivan on Israel During a Senate Visit</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sullivan-dan-israel-iran-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sullivan-dan-israel-iran-2023/</guid><description>Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Oct 23, 2023: “We have military assets here and the United States is going to defend its friend and ally.” Remarks during a Senate delegation visit to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>military</category></item><item><title>Sheldon Whitehouse on Israel and Aid to Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/whitehouse-sheldon-israel-gaza-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/whitehouse-sheldon-israel-gaza-2023/</guid><description>Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Oct 19, 2023: “We must recognize Israel’s right to defend itself from murderous terrorists. We are also assured that President Biden has negotiated the flow of humanitarian aid to Gazans. We must minimize harm to innocent civilians in Gaza, even as Hamas uses Palestinian civilians as human shields.” Joint statement with Jack Reed on Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category></item><item><title>Cindy Hyde-Smith on U.S. Support for Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hyde-smith-israel-support-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hyde-smith-israel-support-2023/</guid><description>Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Oct 18, 2023: “As the Jewish state works to secure its borders, we need be securing our own borders. With the destruction that has happened in Israel, our thoughts have to be on protecting our country, but help Israel protect the state of Israel.” Remarks concerning United States support for Israel after the October 7 Hamas attack Source: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category></item><item><title>Todd Young on Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/young-todd-israel-ukraine-taiwan-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/young-todd-israel-ukraine-taiwan-2023/</guid><description>Todd Young (R-IN), Oct 18, 2023: “During this time of peril, this body cannot succumb to isolationism; we cannot abandon Israel any more than we can abandon our friends in Ukraine or Taiwan.” Senate floor remarks on Israel and antisemitism Source: U.S. Senator Todd Young.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>ukraine</category><category>taiwan</category></item><item><title>John Hoeven on the Hamas Attack on Israel and Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hoeven-hamas-attack-israel-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hoeven-hamas-attack-israel-2023/</guid><description>John Hoeven (R-ND), Oct 7, 2023: “We stand with our ally and remain committed to supporting Israel as it defends itself. Further, we must hold Iran accountable for its sponsorship of Hamas and other terrorist organizations.” Statement concerning the Hamas attack against Israel and Iran Source: U.S. Senator John Hoeven.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>iran</category></item><item><title>Amy Klobuchar on the Hamas Attacks on Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/klobuchar-israel-attacks-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/klobuchar-israel-attacks-2023/</guid><description>Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Oct 7, 2023: “The violence being perpetrated against Israeli citizens is horrific and gut wrenching. I unequivocally condemn these Hamas terrorist attacks. The United States stands with Israel.” Statement on the attacks against Israel Source: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category></item><item><title>Ron Johnson on the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/johnson-ron-iran-treaty-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/johnson-ron-iran-treaty-2023/</guid><description>Ron Johnson (R-WI), Feb 20, 2023: “Any potential agreement with Iran involves risks that affect our entire nation. It is critical to the security of America and to world peace that any deal President Biden negotiates with Iran be deemed a treaty requiring approval by the U.S. Senate.” Statement on the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act Source: U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>treaties</category><category>senate</category></item><item><title>Amy Klobuchar on Zelenskyy&apos;s Address to Congress</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/klobuchar-ukraine-zelenskyy-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/klobuchar-ukraine-zelenskyy-2022/</guid><description>Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dec 21, 2022: “Tonight, I welcomed President Zelenskyy to Washington and reiterated our country’s strong bipartisan support for Ukraine. The brave Ukrainian people have defended their homeland in a way that few expected would be possible when Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion began almost ten months ago. That’s why Congress is coming together before the end of the year to provide additional security and humanitarian assistance to help the Ukrainians who are fighting tirelessly for their freedom even as they face a harsh winter with unreliable access to heat and power. We must continue to stand with Ukraine.” Statement following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy&apos;s address to Congress Source: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Steve Daines on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/daines-russia-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/daines-russia-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Steve Daines (R-MT), Feb 24, 2022: “I’m praying for the people of Ukraine and condemn Putin’s outrageous attack on their sovereignty and independence.” Statement responding to Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Steve Daines.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sovereignty</category></item><item><title>Mazie Hirono on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hirono-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hirono-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Feb 24, 2022: “I have confidence in President Biden’s efforts to continue marshaling a unified and coordinated international response to Russia’s blatant violation of international law through the use of the most significant sanctions. Russia is recklessly endangering the lives of thousands of innocent people and the free world must stand up to this authoritarian dictator and hold Putin accountable.” Statement concerning Russia&apos;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category></item><item><title>John Hoeven on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hoeven-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hoeven-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>John Hoeven (R-ND), Feb 24, 2022: “We must ensure Putin pays a heavy price not only as a response to his aggression in Ukraine but also as a deterrent against future aggression in Eastern Europe. We need to support the people of Ukraine, reinforce our allies, and immediately implement severe sanctions on Russia.” Statement concerning Russia&apos;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator John Hoeven.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category></item><item><title>Ron Johnson on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/johnson-ron-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/johnson-ron-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Ron Johnson (R-WI), Feb 24, 2022: “Europe must act with strength and resolve to prevent risking a wider conflict, and the U.S. must support our NATO allies and freedom loving people in this moment of extreme peril.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Ron Johnson.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category></item><item><title>Cynthia Lummis on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lummis-russia-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lummis-russia-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Feb 24, 2022: “We stand with the people of Ukraine, and must work with our allies in NATO and Europe to support them in this time of war.” Statement responding to Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category><category>europe</category></item><item><title>Tina Smith on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/smith-tina-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/smith-tina-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Tina Smith (D-MN), Feb 24, 2022: “Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign democratic nation, is an affront to freedom and democracy around the world. Putin’s decision to launch this unjustified war will cause catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Tina Smith.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Dan Sullivan on Russia&apos;s Invasion and Authoritarian Aggression</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sullivan-dan-ukraine-russia-china-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sullivan-dan-ukraine-russia-china-2022/</guid><description>Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Feb 24, 2022: “We have entered a new era of authoritarian aggression, led by Russia and China’s dictators, who are increasingly isolated and dangerous, driven by historical grievances, paranoid about their democratic neighbors, and willing to use military force and other aggressive actions to crush the citizens of such countries.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine and its broader implications Source: U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>china</category></item><item><title>Tommy Tuberville on Russia&apos;s War Against Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tuberville-tommy-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/tuberville-tommy-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Feb 24, 2022: “Putin is a tyrant attacking a sovereign nation. I condemn this unnecessary war and implore the free world to cripple Russia with sanctions. The United States stands with the Ukrainian people and will support them with the supplies and financial aid needed to protect their country.” Statement on Russia&apos;s war against Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Sheldon Whitehouse on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/whitehouse-sheldon-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/whitehouse-sheldon-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Feb 24, 2022: “America and our allies have to use every economic tool available to isolate this rogue regime and defend Ukrainian democracy.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Todd Young on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine and Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/young-todd-ukraine-taiwan-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/young-todd-ukraine-taiwan-2022/</guid><description>Todd Young (R-IN), Feb 24, 2022: “The stakes extend beyond Europe, as China is watching us and clearly has the same ambitions for Taiwan. It is essential that America sends an unequivocal message: invading sovereign, democratic nations will never be tolerated.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Todd Young.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>china</category><category>taiwan</category></item><item><title>Cindy Hyde-Smith on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hyde-smith-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hyde-smith-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Feb 22, 2022: “The world has been cast into a very dangerous predicament with Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of international law. I am concerned that our adversaries, including China, sense weakness in the White House and disarray in the administration, and that this will further embolden our enemies.” Statement concerning Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine and United States sanctions Source: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Mark Kelly on Russia&apos;s Recognition of Eastern Ukraine Regions</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kelly-mark-ukraine-sanctions-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kelly-mark-ukraine-sanctions-2022/</guid><description>Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Feb 22, 2022: “This is a blatant violation of Ukrainian independence and international law and we must show resolve in supporting their freedom.” Statement on Russia&apos;s recognition of two regions of eastern Ukraine and order to deploy troops Source: U.S. Senator Mark Kelly.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>international-law</category></item><item><title>Amy Klobuchar on the Iran Nuclear Agreement</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/klobuchar-iran-nuclear-agreement-2015/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/klobuchar-iran-nuclear-agreement-2015/</guid><description>Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Aug 10, 2015: “While the agreement is by no means perfect, I have concluded that it is our best available option to put the brakes on Iran’s development of a nuclear weapon and that is why I will support it.” Statement on the international agreement concerning Iran&apos;s nuclear program Source: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Alan Armstrong on Industrial Capacity and National Security</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/armstrong-industrial-capacity-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/armstrong-industrial-capacity-2026/</guid><description>Alan Armstrong (R-OK), Aug 31, 2026: “America cannot deter its adversaries with a hollowed-out industrial base or an energy system incapable of expanding at the speed modern security challenges demand. Military strength depends on domestic production, resilient supply chains, and the ability to build quickly.” Column on infrastructure, industrial capacity, China, and national security Source: U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>industrial-policy</category><category>national-security</category></item><item><title>Marsha Blackburn on Chinese Tactics in the Indo-Pacific</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blackburn-china-indo-pacific-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blackburn-china-indo-pacific-2026/</guid><description>Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Aug 28, 2026: “This legislation would strengthen our ability to counter the CCP’s malign geopolitical interests and its increasingly aggressive tactics in the Indo-Pacific.” Statement introducing bipartisan legislation concerning Chinese tactics in the Indo-Pacific Source: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>legislation</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Darline Graham on U.S.-Israel Relations Legislation</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-darline-israel-support-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-darline-israel-support-2026/</guid><description>Darline Graham (R-SC), Aug 13, 2026: “I stand with Israel. I’m proud to again express my support for America’s greatest ally. These bills will help solidify the critical relationship between our two countries. In dangerous times, it is crucial we strengthen ties with a friend and ally like Israel, not walk away from them.” Remarks concerning the United States-Israel relationship and related legislation Source: U.S. Senator Darline Graham.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>foreign-relations</category></item><item><title>Lisa Blunt Rochester on the Sanctioning Russia Act Vote</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blunt-rochester-russia-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blunt-rochester-russia-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Aug 7, 2026: “Let me be clear: I fully support sanctioning Russia and helping the Ukrainian government and its people protect their sovereignty, and I have consistently voted to support Ukraine.” Statement on the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 vote Source: U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Shelley Moore Capito on Russia and Iran Sanctions</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/capito-russia-iran-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/capito-russia-iran-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Aug 7, 2026: “The Senate’s passage of this legislation sends a strong message that the United States remains committed to holding Russia and its enablers accountable, and cutting off resources to the rogue regime in Iran” Statement on Senate passage of legislation sanctioning Russia and Iran Source: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Darline Graham on Senate Passage of Russia and Iran Sanctions</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-darline-russia-iran-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-darline-russia-iran-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>Darline Graham (R-SC), Aug 7, 2026: “I am pleased that the Senate has come together in a strong, bipartisan fashion to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. I would especially like to thank President Trump and my colleagues, Senators Blumenthal, Britt, Shaheen and Wicker for helping make this a reality.” Remarks after Senate passage of legislation concerning sanctions on Russia and Iran Source: U.S. Senator Darline Graham.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Darline Graham on Sanctions and Peace in Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-darline-ukraine-peace-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-darline-ukraine-peace-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>Darline Graham (R-SC), Aug 7, 2026: “This legislation was deeply important to my brother, Lindsey, and I’m grateful that this bill has achieved such a wide coalition of support. He believed this was the most consequential piece of legislation that he had ever led, and I am proud to have carried the torch to the finish line. Lindsey was committed to achieving a peaceful resolution to this war, and I’m confident that these sanctions will pave the way.” Remarks concerning sanctions and a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war Source: U.S. Senator Darline Graham.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Jim Banks on AI Security and China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/banks-china-ai-security-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/banks-china-ai-security-2026/</guid><description>Jim Banks (R-IN), Jul 23, 2026: “The AI race is one that America can’t afford to lose. Communist China is working every day to steal our technology and close the gap with the United States. American AI companies must be able to collaboratively defend against our adversaries.” Statement introducing artificial intelligence security legislation Source: U.S. Senator Jim Banks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>artificial-intelligence</category><category>technology</category><category>espionage</category></item><item><title>Michael Bennet on Codifying the Six Assurances to Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/bennet-taiwan-assurances-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/bennet-taiwan-assurances-2026/</guid><description>Michael Bennet (D-CO), Jul 22, 2026: “Taiwan is one of the world’s strongest democracies and a key strategic partner. Its resilience and security are essential to U.S. national security.” Statement on legislation to codify the Six Assurances to Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>legislation</category><category>deterrence</category></item><item><title>John Boozman on Russian Oil Sanctions Legislation</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/boozman-russia-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/boozman-russia-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>John Boozman (R-AR), Jul 20, 2026: “I am proud to join my colleagues and send a clear message that Senator Graham’s work will not go unfinished and that Moscow must finally end its unprovoked attack on Ukrainian sovereignty.” Statement introducing updated Russian oil sanctions legislation Source: U.S. Senator John Boozman.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>energy</category></item><item><title>Ted Budd on the Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Package</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/budd-russia-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/budd-russia-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>Ted Budd (R-NC), Jul 20, 2026: “The time to increase pressure on Moscow is now. Our overwhelmingly bipartisan sanctions package has the power to cripple Putin’s revenue streams by targeting the energy exports that bankroll Russia’s unjust war machine.” Statement introducing a bipartisan Russia sanctions package Source: U.S. Senator Ted Budd.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category><category>sanctions</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Angela Alsobrooks on Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/alsobrooks-russia-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/alsobrooks-russia-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Jul 17, 2026: “Vladimir Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine has raged on for too long and cost countless innocent lives. This critical legislation will hold the enablers of Putin’s war machine accountable and represents one of the most consequential Congressional efforts to promote peace in Europe. Let’s get this done.” Statement on proposed sanctions concerning purchasers of Russian oil and gas Source: U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>energy</category></item><item><title>Alan Armstrong on Energy and Geopolitical Competition</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/armstrong-geopolitical-competition-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/armstrong-geopolitical-competition-2026/</guid><description>Alan Armstrong (R-OK), Jul 16, 2026: “The defining geopolitical contests of this century will be won by the nations that can deploy their resources, not just those that possess them. America has the energy, the capital, and the technology to lead. The only remaining question is whether we have the political will to build the infrastructure necessary to turn those advantages into sustained global leadership.” Prepared remarks for his inaugural Senate floor speech Source: U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>geopolitical-competition</category><category>energy</category><category>industrial-policy</category></item><item><title>Rick Scott on Reported Chinese Election Interference</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-rick-china-interference-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-rick-china-interference-2026/</guid><description>Rick Scott (R-FL), Jul 16, 2026: “It should be clear to every American citizen — Republican, Democrat, and Independent — that it has never been more crucial to secure our elections against fraud and foreign interference.” Statement concerning reported Chinese election interference Source: U.S. Senator Rick Scott.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>elections</category><category>foreign-interference</category></item><item><title>Ted Budd on China&apos;s Ethnic Unity Law</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/budd-china-ethnic-unity-law-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/budd-china-ethnic-unity-law-2026/</guid><description>Ted Budd (R-NC), Jul 1, 2026: “We will continue to push back against the CCP’s efforts to undermine the sovereignty of other countries and support the internationally recognized human rights of Tibetans, Uyghurs, and other ethnic and minority groups.” Joint statement concerning China&apos;s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Source: U.S. Senator Ted Budd.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>human-rights</category><category>tibet</category><category>uyghurs</category></item><item><title>Alan Armstrong on Energy and Mineral Infrastructure</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/armstrong-energy-infrastructure-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/armstrong-energy-infrastructure-2026/</guid><description>Alan Armstrong (R-OK), Jun 25, 2026: “America has abundant energy resources and an ability to innovate, but these competitive advantages mean nothing if we can’t build. This isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about creating a permitting system that is faster, more predictable, and accountable.” Statement introducing energy and mineral infrastructure legislation Source: U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>energy</category><category>critical-minerals</category><category>industrial-policy</category></item><item><title>Chuck Grassley on Seized Russian Assets for Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/grassley-seized-russian-assets-ukraine-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/grassley-seized-russian-assets-ukraine-2026/</guid><description>Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Jun 22, 2026: “Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest land war in Europe since World War II, and the United States must do our part to stand with our Ukrainian allies. Our bipartisan legislation assists Ukraine as they continue to defend against Putin’s unrelenting attacks. Importantly, this support for Ukraine comes at no cost to the American taxpayer.” Remarks on legislation concerning the use of seized Russian assets for Ukrainian defense purchases Source: U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Bill Hagerty on a Proposed U.S.-Iran Memorandum</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hagerty-iran-agreement-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hagerty-iran-agreement-2026/</guid><description>Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Jun 17, 2026: “I just want to be clear: we are talking about a memorandum of understanding. This is not a treaty that is ready for congressional approval at this point. But I’m certain we are all waiting to see the exact details on Friday.” Interview remarks concerning a proposed United States-Iran memorandum of understanding Source: U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Richard Blumenthal on Russia Sanctions and Ukraine Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blumenthal-ukraine-aid-sanctions-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blumenthal-ukraine-aid-sanctions-2026/</guid><description>Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jun 4, 2026: “This bill’s sledgehammer combination of military support and economic sanctions would help give Ukraine the means to finish the job.” Statement on House passage of Russia sanctions and Ukraine aid legislation Source: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>military-aid</category></item><item><title>Ruben Gallego on Exports and Competition With China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gallego-china-competition-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gallego-china-competition-2026/</guid><description>Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jun 4, 2026: “Over the past two decades, Arizona has lost nearly 66,000 manufacturing jobs to China, fueled by China’s trade cheating and unfair subsidies. We need to level the playing field. By making the China and Transformational Exports Program more competitive and more flexible, this bill helps get us there.” Remarks on legislation concerning an export program and competition with China Source: U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>trade</category></item><item><title>Brian Schatz on Chip Sales to China and Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schatz-brian-china-taiwan-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schatz-brian-china-taiwan-2026/</guid><description>Brian Schatz (D-HI), Jun 3, 2026: “I just don&apos;t understand why we would want to sell them our second best chips and why we would start to at least complicate the question of our assurances regarding Taiwan?” Remarks at a Foreign Relations Committee hearing concerning China and Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>taiwan</category><category>technology</category><category>indo-pacific</category></item><item><title>Chuck Grassley on Iran and U.S. National Security</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/grassley-iran-security-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/grassley-iran-security-2026/</guid><description>Chuck Grassley (R-IA), May 18, 2026: “This presents a clear threat that the United States could not afford to ignore. I am happy that President Trump took action to address this threat that seven previous presidents did not consider necessary, and I remain hopeful that a long-lasting peace agreement can soon be reached.” Floor remarks concerning Iran and United States national security Source: U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>national-security</category></item><item><title>Roger Marshall on China as a Strategic Adversary</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/marshall-roger-china-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/marshall-roger-china-2026/</guid><description>Roger Marshall (R-KS), May 14, 2026: “Well, of course, everyone needs to realize, and we do, that China is our strategic adversary, whether it’s economic or military or ideological — they’re an adversary.” Interview remarks on the United States&apos; relationship with China Source: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>trade</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Tammy Baldwin on China Talks and U.S. Shipbuilding</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/baldwin-china-shipbuilding-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/baldwin-china-shipbuilding-2026/</guid><description>Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), May 11, 2026: “The United States is at an inflection point and cannot cede additional ground to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).” Joint letter concerning negotiations with China and the United States shipbuilding industry Source: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>trade</category><category>shipbuilding</category><category>industrial-policy</category></item><item><title>Jim Banks on Honduras Restoring Ties With Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/banks-taiwan-honduras-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/banks-taiwan-honduras-2026/</guid><description>Jim Banks (R-IN), May 5, 2026: “Taiwan has consistently demonstrated its reliability, offering genuine economic opportunity while upholding democratic values and contributing to stability.” Letter encouraging Honduras to restore diplomatic relations with Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator Jim Banks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>honduras</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Bernie Moreno on Chinese Vehicles</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moreno-bernie-china-vehicles-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moreno-bernie-china-vehicles-2026/</guid><description>Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Apr 29, 2026: “The answer is simple: Chinese vehicles can never be allowed into the U.S. market—the fate of the American auto industry and countless autoworkers depends on it.” Statement introducing legislation concerning Chinese vehicles and connected components Source: U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>vehicles</category><category>trade</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Catherine Cortez Masto on the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cortez-masto-taiwan-relations-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cortez-masto-taiwan-relations-2026/</guid><description>Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Apr 16, 2026: “To do so, we need to make sure our military is ready and capable to meet its obligations to defend Taiwan. We cannot wait for the first shot to catch us unaware.” Statement introducing the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act Source: U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>John Hickenlooper on an Iran War Powers Vote</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hickenlooper-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hickenlooper-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Apr 15, 2026: “Congress never authorized this illegal war. Let’s obey the law and end it.” Statement after a Senate vote on an Iran War Powers Resolution Source: U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Alex Padilla on Israel Arms Sales and the Iran Conflict</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/padilla-alex-israel-arms-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/padilla-alex-israel-arms-2026/</guid><description>Alex Padilla (D-CA), Apr 15, 2026: “We oppose actions that further deepen the United States in an unauthorized conflict in Iran—one with no clear strategy, no legal authority, and no defined end.” Joint statement on resolutions concerning weapons sales to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>arms-sales</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Jim Banks on Iran&apos;s Nuclear Program</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/banks-iran-nuclear-program-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/banks-iran-nuclear-program-2026/</guid><description>Jim Banks (R-IN), Apr 13, 2026: “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. I mean, that’s what these negotiations are all about. That’s what this war is about. Any terms that fall short of that is unsuccessful.” Television interview concerning Iran&apos;s nuclear program Source: U.S. Senator Jim Banks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>military-force</category></item><item><title>David McCormick on U.S. Nuclear Energy Exports</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mccormick-david-nuclear-exports-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mccormick-david-nuclear-exports-2026/</guid><description>David McCormick (R-PA), Mar 27, 2026: “China and Russia are aggressively expanding their nuclear footprint in global markets, and the United States must respond by strengthening our ability to compete for commercial nuclear projects abroad,” Statement introducing legislation concerning U.S. nuclear-energy exports Source: U.S. Senator David McCormick.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>russia</category><category>nuclear-energy</category><category>trade</category></item><item><title>Lisa Blunt Rochester on LiDAR and Infrastructure Security</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blunt-rochester-infrastructure-security-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blunt-rochester-infrastructure-security-2026/</guid><description>Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Mar 5, 2026: “Emerging technologies like LiDAR collect highly sensitive information that, in the wrong hands, could jeopardize our national security.” Statement introducing bipartisan infrastructure security legislation Source: U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>technology</category><category>infrastructure</category><category>national-security</category></item><item><title>Angela Alsobrooks on Her Iran War Powers Vote</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/alsobrooks-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/alsobrooks-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Mar 4, 2026: “That’s why I voted for Senator Kaine’s War Powers resolution to end this war. The Constitution is clear: the power to declare war belongs to Congress.” Statement after a Senate vote on a war powers resolution concerning Iran Source: U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military-force</category></item><item><title>Catherine Cortez Masto on Her Iran War Powers Vote</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cortez-masto-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cortez-masto-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Mar 4, 2026: “President Trump should not be bypassing Congress and the American public to spend our tax dollars and sacrifice American lives on a war with no clear objective, end game, or exit plan.” Statement after voting for an Iran war powers resolution Source: U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>congressional-authority</category></item><item><title>Richard Blumenthal on U.S. Military Action in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blumenthal-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blumenthal-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mar 2, 2026: “War must always be a last resort and never a first choice. The Trump Administration seems to be engaging in a war of choice that rejects opportunities for diplomacy.” Statement on U.S. military action in Iran Source: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Maria Cantwell on Congress&apos;s Role in Iran Military Action</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cantwell-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cantwell-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Mar 2, 2026: “The Congress must demand that the President seek our Constitutionally required approval if he intends to engage in a protracted conflict.” Statement regarding ongoing U.S. military action in Iran Source: U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>congressional-authority</category></item><item><title>John Barrasso on Operation Epic Fury in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/barrasso-iran-operation-epic-fury-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/barrasso-iran-operation-epic-fury-2026/</guid><description>John Barrasso (R-WY), Feb 28, 2026: “I applaud President Trump for his decisive action to end the evil terrorist regime in Iran. This is peace through strength.” Statement concerning Operation Epic Fury and Iran Source: U.S. Senator John Barrasso.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-operations</category></item><item><title>Michael Bennet on U.S. Strikes on Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/bennet-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/bennet-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Michael Bennet (D-CO), Feb 28, 2026: “President Trump and his Administration have launched the United States into a war with Iran with no authorization from Congress. Only Congress has the power to declare war, not the President.” Statement following U.S. strikes on Iran Source: U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military-operations</category></item><item><title>Susan Collins on U.S. Airstrikes in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/collins-iran-airstrikes-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/collins-iran-airstrikes-2026/</guid><description>Susan Collins (R-ME), Feb 28, 2026: “Sustained combat operations require full engagement with Congress. There are important questions that will be discussed in the Senate’s classified briefings with Administration officials next week.” Statement on U.S. airstrikes in Iran Source: U.S. Senator Susan Collins.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>congressional-authority</category></item><item><title>Kevin Cramer on the U.S. Military Operation in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cramer-iran-operation-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cramer-iran-operation-2026/</guid><description>Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Feb 28, 2026: “And when America has the strength, the capability, and the responsibility, as well as the political will to act, we rise at the right moment.” Statement on a U.S. military operation in Iran Source: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-action</category></item><item><title>Mike Crapo on Operation Epic Fury Strikes on Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/crapo-iran-operation-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/crapo-iran-operation-2026/</guid><description>Mike Crapo (R-ID), Feb 28, 2026: “I have said for years that Iran, as the leading global state sponsor of terrorism, must never be able to develop a nuclear weapon.” Statement on Operation Epic Fury and targeted military strikes on Iran Source: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>military-action</category></item><item><title>John Curtis on U.S. and Israeli Strikes in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/curtis-iran-strikes-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/curtis-iran-strikes-2026/</guid><description>John Curtis (R-UT), Feb 28, 2026: “I look forward to robust engagement between the Administration and Congress as this situation unfolds.” Statement on U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran Source: U.S. Senator John Curtis.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-action</category><category>congressional-oversight</category></item><item><title>Ruben Gallego on U.S. Military Action Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gallego-iran-military-action-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gallego-iran-military-action-2026/</guid><description>Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Feb 28, 2026: “Supporting the Iranian people does not require bombing their country and putting our troops at risk.” Statement concerning United States military action against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Maggie Hassan on Iran Military Action and Congress</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hassan-iran-military-action-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hassan-iran-military-action-2026/</guid><description>Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Feb 28, 2026: “But confronting this threat, and keeping our service members safe in the process, requires the support of the American people through coordination with Congress, which has the sole power to declare war under our system of government.” Statement concerning United States military action against Iran and congressional approval Source: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Martin Heinrich on U.S. Military Action Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/heinrich-iran-military-action-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/heinrich-iran-military-action-2026/</guid><description>Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Feb 28, 2026: “President Trump promised to end wars, not start them. Now he has put American servicemembers and an untold number of civilians in harm’s way. And he has done it without strategy or a clear definition of success.” Statement concerning United States military action against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Bernie Moreno on U.S. Strikes Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moreno-bernie-iran-strikes-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moreno-bernie-iran-strikes-2026/</guid><description>Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Feb 28, 2026: “I fully support his decision to eliminate the threat once and for all once it became clear there was no other option.” Statement on U.S. strikes against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-action</category></item><item><title>Adam Schiff on U.S. Military Action in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schiff-adam-iran-war-powers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schiff-adam-iran-war-powers-2026/</guid><description>Adam Schiff (D-CA), Feb 28, 2026: “Americans do not want another forever war in the Middle East.” Statement on U.S. military action in Iran Source: U.S. Senator Adam Schiff.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>military-action</category></item><item><title>John Curtis on Four Years of Russia&apos;s War in Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/curtis-ukraine-anniversary-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/curtis-ukraine-anniversary-2026/</guid><description>John Curtis (R-UT), Feb 24, 2026: “This resolution reaffirms our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, rejects Russia’s brutal aggression, and underscores that any lasting peace must be backed by strong security guarantees.” Statement introducing a resolution marking four years since Russia&apos;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator John Curtis.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sovereignty</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Chris Coons on the U.S. Military Buildup Near Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/coons-iran-military-buildup-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/coons-iran-military-buildup-2026/</guid><description>Chris Coons (D-DE), Feb 23, 2026: “President Trump needs to make clear to the nation that he has a real plan, and he must seek the consent of Congress and the American people.” Statement on reports of a U.S. military buildup near Iran Source: U.S. Senator Chris Coons.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>congressional-authority</category></item><item><title>John Boozman on Iranian Protests</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/boozman-iran-protests-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/boozman-iran-protests-2026/</guid><description>John Boozman (R-AR), Feb 13, 2026: “The United States unequivocally condemns it and reaffirms our support for the Iranian people hoping for freedom from government oppression and the possibility for a better life.” Statement introducing a bipartisan resolution concerning Iranian protests Source: U.S. Senator John Boozman.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>human-rights</category><category>protests</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Ruben Gallego on Arizona and Taiwan Economic Ties</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gallego-taiwan-economic-ties-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gallego-taiwan-economic-ties-2026/</guid><description>Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jan 26, 2026: “I’ve spoken with many people here [to let them know] you have a dedicated Senate office to continue that growth, that collaboration, that is going to be both beneficial to Arizona [and] the United States, but we’ll also see that benefit coming back to Taiwan.” Remarks during a Senate delegation visit to Taiwan concerning Arizona and Taiwan economic ties Source: U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>trade</category></item><item><title>David McCormick on Market Readiness for a Taiwan Crisis</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mccormick-david-taiwan-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mccormick-david-taiwan-2025/</guid><description>David McCormick (R-PA), Dec 12, 2025: “Taiwan is an essential trading partner of the United States and a key exporter of advanced technology that are critical to global supply chains,” Statement introducing legislation on market readiness for possible escalation involving China and Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator David McCormick.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>trade</category><category>technology</category></item><item><title>Jerry Moran on Ukraine-Russia Negotiations</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moran-jerry-ukraine-negotiations-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moran-jerry-ukraine-negotiations-2025/</guid><description>Jerry Moran (R-KS), Nov 25, 2025: “Lasting peace will be achieved when the costs of continuing the war in Ukraine are unsustainable for Russia, not by acceding to Vladimir Putin’s demands.” Statement on negotiations between Ukraine and Russia Source: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Eric Schmitt on a Reported Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schmitt-ukraine-peace-plan-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schmitt-ukraine-peace-plan-2025/</guid><description>Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Nov 23, 2025: “Let’s be clear, the Ukrainians have been valiant here and very courageous in defending their country. But I think, the situation on the ground now is one that this is ripe again for striking peace.” Interview remarks on a reported Russia-Ukraine peace plan Source: U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>peace-negotiations</category></item><item><title>Ashley Moody on Seeking Jimmy Lai&apos;s Release</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moody-ashley-china-jimmy-lai-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moody-ashley-china-jimmy-lai-2025/</guid><description>Ashley Moody (R-FL), Oct 28, 2025: “We respectfully urge you to make securing Jimmy Lai’s release a key agenda item in your upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping.” Joint letter concerning Jimmy Lai ahead of a meeting with China&apos;s president Source: U.S. Senator Ashley Moody.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>hong-kong</category><category>human-rights</category></item><item><title>Marsha Blackburn on the Release of Israeli Hostages</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blackburn-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blackburn-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Oct 13, 2025: “The release of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages who have endured unimaginable terror is a blessing for the world and a profound relief to their families.” Statement following an Israel-Hamas agreement and the release of Israeli hostages Source: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>hostages</category><category>peace-agreement</category></item><item><title>Michael Bennet on the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/bennet-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/bennet-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>Michael Bennet (D-CO), Oct 9, 2025: “I am grateful for the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages and pause the fighting in Gaza.” Statement on the announcement of an Israel-Hamas agreement Source: U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>gaza</category><category>hostages</category><category>ceasefire</category></item><item><title>Lisa Blunt Rochester on a Possible Israel-Hamas Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blunt-rochester-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blunt-rochester-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Oct 9, 2025: “Last night’s announcement of a possible agreement between Israel and Hamas provides hope for an end to the devastating war in the Middle East.” Statement following reports of a potential Israel-Hamas agreement Source: U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>gaza</category><category>ceasefire</category></item><item><title>Maria Cantwell on a Possible Gaza Ceasefire</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cantwell-gaza-ceasefire-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cantwell-gaza-ceasefire-2025/</guid><description>Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Oct 9, 2025: “Hopefully this critical breakthrough will be quickly followed by an immediate surge of humanitarian aid delivered by a multinational peacekeeping force and a genuine effort to find lasting and prosperous peace in the region through the acceptance of a durable and equitable two state solution.” Statement on a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement Source: U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category></item><item><title>Kirsten Gillibrand on the First Phase of the Israel-Hamas Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gillibrand-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gillibrand-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Oct 9, 2025: “This is also the best approach to surging resources and food into Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of Palestinian families. Now, we can turn to our Arab partners to help with the long and important work of rebuilding Gaza, working toward a two-state solution, and establishing an enduring security and economic alliance in the Middle East.” Statement concerning the first phase of an Israel-Hamas peace agreement Source: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>John Hickenlooper on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hickenlooper-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hickenlooper-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Oct 9, 2025: “We’re at a delicate moment. Palestinians urgently need life-saving aid and Israelis deserve sustained security. All parties must continue down this path to peace and a better future.” Statement concerning an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage agreement Source: U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Patty Murray on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murray-patty-israel-hamas-ceasefire-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murray-patty-israel-hamas-ceasefire-2025/</guid><description>Patty Murray (D-WA), Oct 9, 2025: “I am hopeful that this agreement will finally mean a real and lasting end to the conflict, a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza to feed starving families, and the safe return of all hostages, who have endured unimaginable suffering.” Statement on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage-release agreement Source: U.S. Senator Patty Murray.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>gaza</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Tammy Baldwin on the First Phase of the Israel-Hamas Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/baldwin-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/baldwin-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Oct 8, 2025: “This agreement is long overdue but welcome news. While not every issue has been resolved, Israel and Hamas have taken the first and needed step towards peace.” Statement after announcement of the first phase of an Israel-Hamas agreement Source: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hostages</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Pete Ricketts on China&apos;s Actions in the Indo-Pacific</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ricketts-pete-china-indo-pacific-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ricketts-pete-china-indo-pacific-2025/</guid><description>Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Oct 8, 2025: “Today’s hearing is on an egregious and continuing problem: Communist China’s illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive actions, also known as ICAD, in the Indo-Pacific,” Remarks at a hearing on China&apos;s actions in the Indo-Pacific Source: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Bill Cassidy on the October 7 Anniversary</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cassidy-october-7-anniversary-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cassidy-october-7-anniversary-2025/</guid><description>Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Oct 7, 2025: “We stand with Israel and against the antisemitism that fuels Hamas. Let’s end the war with President Trump’s peace deal.” Statement marking two years since the October 7 attacks Source: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>gaza</category><category>peace</category></item><item><title>Chuck Grassley on the October 7 Anniversary Resolution</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/grassley-october-7-anniversary-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/grassley-october-7-anniversary-2025/</guid><description>Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Oct 7, 2025: “The October 7th terrorist attack against Israel was the single deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. It was shocking and disgusting. Senate Republicans are sending a clear message that the United States will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, especially as antisemitism continues to rise across the globe.” Remarks accompanying a Senate resolution concerning the October 7 attack, Hamas, and Israel Source: U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category></item><item><title>Ashley Moody on European Snapback Sanctions on Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moody-ashley-iran-sanctions-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moody-ashley-iran-sanctions-2025/</guid><description>Ashley Moody (R-FL), Sep 23, 2025: “I commend the actions of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany for initiating snapback sanctions against Iran, and join my colleagues in urging these nations to keep economic pressure on Iran to ensure the permanent dismantlement of its nuclear program.” Statement on European snapback sanctions against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Ashley Moody.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category><category>nuclear-program</category></item><item><title>Chris Coons on Israeli Military Operations in Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/coons-gaza-operations-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/coons-gaza-operations-2025/</guid><description>Chris Coons (D-DE), Aug 9, 2025: “We reaffirm support for U.S-led diplomacy to reach a two-state solution with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in lasting peace, security, dignity and mutual recognition.” Joint statement on Israeli military operations in Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Chris Coons.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>diplomacy</category><category>two-state-solution</category></item><item><title>Angela Alsobrooks on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/alsobrooks-gaza-aid-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/alsobrooks-gaza-aid-2025/</guid><description>Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Jul 30, 2025: “In this moment, we must all do everything in our power as a global community to get desperately needed aid to the people of Gaza.” Statement after votes on resolutions concerning arms sales to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category><category>arms-sales</category></item><item><title>Richard Blumenthal on Gaza Aid, Hostages, and a Ceasefire</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blumenthal-gaza-aid-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blumenthal-gaza-aid-2025/</guid><description>Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jul 30, 2025: “We stand in strong support of diplomatic efforts to return all hostages, end the fighting in Gaza, and bring humanitarian relief for the safety and prosperity of the Israeli and the Palestinian people.” Joint letter to the secretary of state and U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Source: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Catherine Cortez Masto on Gaza Humanitarian Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cortez-masto-gaza-humanitarian-aid-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cortez-masto-gaza-humanitarian-aid-2025/</guid><description>Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jul 30, 2025: “We stand in strong support of diplomatic efforts to return all hostages, end the fighting in Gaza, and bring humanitarian relief for the safety and prosperity of the Israeli and the Palestinian people.” Joint letter calling for expanded humanitarian aid in Gaza and renewed ceasefire efforts Source: U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Maggie Hassan on Food Aid, Hostages, and a Gaza Ceasefire</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hassan-gaza-war-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hassan-gaza-war-2025/</guid><description>Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jul 30, 2025: “All parties, including the United States, must focus on working together to get food into Gaza as the most urgent priority, and then to reach a negotiated ceasefire that returns the hostages, ramps up humanitarian aid, ends Hamas’s reign of terror, and puts an end to this war. That is the only way we can build a future where the Israeli and Palestinian people live together, side-by-side, in peace.” Statement concerning humanitarian relief in Gaza, hostages, a ceasefire, and Israel&apos;s security Source: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-assistance</category></item><item><title>Jon Ossoff on His Votes on Israel Arms Sales</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ossoff-jon-gaza-arms-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ossoff-jon-gaza-arms-2025/</guid><description>Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Jul 30, 2025: “It is urgent that the United States support a massive infusion of resources to alleviate the extreme humanitarian and hunger crisis that has resulted from a year and a half of continuous high-intensity warfare in the Gaza Strip.” Statement explaining votes on resolutions concerning arms sales to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>arms-sales</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category></item><item><title>Jacky Rosen on Taiwan&apos;s Undersea Cables</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rosen-jacky-taiwan-cables-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rosen-jacky-taiwan-cables-2025/</guid><description>Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Jul 10, 2025: “The Chinese Communist Party’s ongoing efforts to target Taiwan’s undersea cable infrastructure don’t just threaten Taiwan’s national security, but connectivity and communication around the world,” Statement introducing legislation concerning Taiwan&apos;s undersea cables Source: U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>taiwan</category><category>infrastructure</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>John Curtis on Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/curtis-taiwan-cables-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/curtis-taiwan-cables-2025/</guid><description>John Curtis (R-UT), Jul 9, 2025: “By improving systems monitoring and helping increase cable resiliency, our bipartisan legislation sends a clear message: the United States stands with Taiwan and our allies in defending shared infrastructure, sovereignty, and freedom.” Statement introducing the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act Source: U.S. Senator John Curtis.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>infrastructure</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Chris Coons on Reported Canceled Weapons Shipments to Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/coons-ukraine-weapons-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/coons-ukraine-weapons-2025/</guid><description>Chris Coons (D-DE), Jul 7, 2025: “The United States must stand with the people of Ukraine. The world is watching. Our adversaries are watching.” Joint statement on reports of canceled U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Chris Coons.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>military-aid</category></item><item><title>Eric Schmitt on the Iran-Israel Ceasefire</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schmitt-iran-israel-ceasefire-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schmitt-iran-israel-ceasefire-2025/</guid><description>Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Jun 23, 2025: “Again, very precise and very limited. And then President Trump, which I think is very unique to him, certainly in the presidents over the last 30 years, he immediately got on the phone and tried to broker peace.” Interview remarks following an announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel Source: U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>ceasefire</category></item><item><title>Kirsten Gillibrand on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gillibrand-iran-strikes-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gillibrand-iran-strikes-2025/</guid><description>Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Jun 22, 2025: “No further military actions should be allowed without proper congressional approval.” Statement concerning United States strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Source: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category></item><item><title>Jacky Rosen on Israel&apos;s Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rosen-jacky-iran-nuclear-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rosen-jacky-iran-nuclear-2025/</guid><description>Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Jun 13, 2025: “Iran must never be allowed to obtain or develop a nuclear weapon.” Statement on Israel&apos;s strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities Source: U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>nuclear-weapons</category></item><item><title>Mike Rounds on Israeli and Iranian Missile Strikes</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rounds-mike-iran-israel-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rounds-mike-iran-israel-2025/</guid><description>Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jun 13, 2025: “We stand with our friends and allies during this time.” Statement on Israeli and Iranian missile strikes Source: U.S. Senator Mike Rounds.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Adam Schiff on Israel&apos;s Strikes Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schiff-adam-iran-strikes-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schiff-adam-iran-strikes-2025/</guid><description>Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jun 13, 2025: “Iran is a malicious actor and a state sponsor of terrorism that must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.” Statement on Israel&apos;s strikes against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Adam Schiff.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>nuclear-weapons</category></item><item><title>David McCormick on Israel&apos;s Strikes Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mccormick-david-iran-israel-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mccormick-david-iran-israel-2025/</guid><description>David McCormick (R-PA), Jun 12, 2025: “So Israel has decided to act and I stand with Israel.” Statement on Israel&apos;s strikes against Iran Source: U.S. Senator David McCormick.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>nuclear-weapons</category></item><item><title>Katie Britt on Dismantling Iran&apos;s Nuclear Program</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/britt-iran-nuclear-program-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/britt-iran-nuclear-program-2025/</guid><description>Katie Britt (R-AL), May 8, 2025: “I’m proud to join my colleagues in reaffirming our support for the dismantlement and complete destruction of Iran’s entire nuclear program, to protect our allies and to secure our nation from future threats.” Statement on a Senate resolution concerning negotiations over Iran&apos;s nuclear program Source: U.S. Senator Katie Britt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Bernie Moreno on an American Hostage, Hamas, and Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moreno-bernie-israel-hostage-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moreno-bernie-israel-hostage-2025/</guid><description>Bernie Moreno (R-OH), May 8, 2025: “Hamas is the enemy, not our greatest ally, which is Israel.” Senate floor remarks concerning an American hostage, Hamas, and Israel Source: U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Adam Schiff on Hostages and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schiff-adam-gaza-aid-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schiff-adam-gaza-aid-2025/</guid><description>Adam Schiff (D-CA), May 6, 2025: “I urge the Trump Administration to use all of its considerable influence in advance of the President’s travel to the region this month to secure the release of all remaining hostages, and to bring about the immediate restoration of food, medicine and other needed supplies to avert a greater humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.” Statement urging the release of hostages and restoration of humanitarian aid in Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Adam Schiff.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>gaza</category><category>hostages</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category><category>israel</category></item><item><title>John Barrasso on U.S. Dependence on China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/barrasso-china-dependence-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/barrasso-china-dependence-2025/</guid><description>John Barrasso (R-WY), Apr 30, 2025: “Republicans will work to end America’s dependence on China for medicine, minerals, and manufacturing. This is not about isolation. It is about independence.” Senate floor remarks on supply chains and U.S. dependence on China Source: U.S. Senator John Barrasso.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>supply-chains</category><category>manufacturing</category></item><item><title>Jack Reed on U.S. Policy Toward Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/reed-john-ukraine-policy-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/reed-john-ukraine-policy-2025/</guid><description>Jack Reed (D-RI), Apr 25, 2025: “You can be sure that China, Iran, North Korea, and global extremists are watching closely.” Joint statement concerning U.S. policy toward Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Jack Reed.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>china</category><category>iran</category></item><item><title>Ashley Moody on Antisemitism on College Campuses</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moody-ashley-israel-campus-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moody-ashley-israel-campus-2025/</guid><description>Ashley Moody (R-FL), Mar 27, 2025: “Congress should no longer subsidize hate—we must claw back federal funding from campuses that violate students’ civil rights and that’s exactly what this bill will do.” Statement introducing legislation concerning civil-rights violations and antisemitism on campuses Source: U.S. Senator Ashley Moody.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>antisemitism</category><category>civil-rights</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Susan Collins on Continued Support for Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/collins-ukraine-support-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/collins-ukraine-support-2025/</guid><description>Susan Collins (R-ME), Mar 11, 2025: “The best way to ensure that the United States is not drawn into a larger regional war in Europe, which would directly threaten American troops, is by helping Ukraine defend itself against this unprovoked invasion.” Senate floor remarks calling for continued support for Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Susan Collins.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>europe</category><category>nato</category></item><item><title>Katie Britt on Hamas Control of Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/britt-hamas-gaza-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/britt-hamas-gaza-2025/</guid><description>Katie Britt (R-AL), Feb 18, 2025: “Our support for Israel’s right to defend herself is unwavering as they work to bring every single hostage home. The threat of Hamas must be ended permanently.” Statement introducing a resolution concerning Hamas control of Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Katie Britt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hamas</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Brian Schatz on Gaza and a Two-State Solution</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schatz-brian-gaza-two-state-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schatz-brian-gaza-two-state-2025/</guid><description>Brian Schatz (D-HI), Feb 4, 2025: “A two-state solution, which Democratic and Republican administrations have supported for decades, must continue to be U.S. policy.” Statement on Gaza and a two-state solution Source: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>palestinians</category><category>two-state-solution</category></item><item><title>Katie Britt on Foreign Land Purchases Near Military Sites</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/britt-foreign-land-military-sites-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/britt-foreign-land-military-sites-2025/</guid><description>Katie Britt (R-AL), Jan 24, 2025: “The Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act expands the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to protect our national security assets here at home from our adversaries.” Statement introducing legislation concerning foreign land purchases near military sites Source: U.S. Senator Katie Britt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>russia</category><category>iran</category><category>north-korea</category><category>national-security</category></item><item><title>Susan Collins on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/collins-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/collins-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>Susan Collins (R-ME), Jan 15, 2025: “As we honor the innocent lives lost and await the safe return of those still held captive by Hamas, let us keep the hostages, their family and friends in our hearts and minds, and continue to stand with our treasured ally Israel as the nation navigates this new reality.” Statement on the ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas Source: U.S. Senator Susan Collins.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hamas</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Martin Heinrich on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/heinrich-israel-hamas-ceasefire-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/heinrich-israel-hamas-ceasefire-2025/</guid><description>Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jan 15, 2025: “We must continue to pursue pathways to achieve a two-state solution, which remains crucial both for Palestinians’ sovereignty and self-determination and for Israel’s security in the region. We must continue to work toward a long-term, post-war plan that can achieve lasting peace in the region.” Statement concerning an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage-release agreement Source: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Rick Scott on Iran&apos;s Attacks on Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-rick-iran-israel-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-rick-iran-israel-2024/</guid><description>Rick Scott (R-FL), Oct 1, 2024: “Israel must do what it takes to defend itself.” Statement on Iran&apos;s attacks against Israel Source: U.S. Senator Rick Scott.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Pete Ricketts on Weapons Restrictions for Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ricketts-pete-ukraine-policy-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ricketts-pete-ukraine-policy-2024/</guid><description>Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Sep 5, 2024: “Let’s stop slow rolling this decision and give Ukraine the best opportunity to win.” Letter concerning restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>weapons</category></item><item><title>Tim Scott on Iran-Backed Attacks and Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-tim-iran-israel-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-tim-iran-israel-2024/</guid><description>Tim Scott (R-SC), Aug 25, 2024: “Now more than ever, we need to restore deterrence and stand side-by-side with Israel.” Statement on Iran-backed attacks and Israel Source: U.S. Senator Tim Scott.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>deterrence</category></item><item><title>John Barrasso on Israel&apos;s War Against Hamas</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/barrasso-israel-hamas-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/barrasso-israel-hamas-2024/</guid><description>John Barrasso (R-WY), Jul 24, 2024: “I stand firmly with Israel as Israel fights to finish the war and defeat Hamas.” Senate floor remarks after the Israeli prime minister&apos;s address to Congress Source: U.S. Senator John Barrasso.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category></item><item><title>Ted Budd on U.S.-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/budd-israel-anti-tunnel-cooperation-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/budd-israel-anti-tunnel-cooperation-2024/</guid><description>Ted Budd (R-NC), May 9, 2024: “The development of anti-tunneling technology is crucial for Israel to defend itself and rescue innocent civilians being held by terrorists.” Statement introducing the United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Act Source: U.S. Senator Ted Budd.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hamas</category><category>hostages</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Jerry Moran on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moran-jerry-national-security-supplemental-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moran-jerry-national-security-supplemental-2024/</guid><description>Jerry Moran (R-KS), Apr 24, 2024: “Each of these conflicts are interconnected, and it would be naive to send aid to Israel but take a pass on supporting Ukraine, Taiwan or our other allies.” Senate floor remarks on the national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>taiwan</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Maria Cantwell on Taiwan and Indo-Pacific Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cantwell-foreign-aid-package-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cantwell-foreign-aid-package-2024/</guid><description>Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Apr 23, 2024: “This package also includes over $8 billion to support Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies in a critical part of the world where we stand shoulder to shoulder with these democracies.” Floor remarks before passage of a foreign assistance package Source: U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>foreign-aid</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Lisa Murkowski on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murkowski-lisa-national-security-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murkowski-lisa-national-security-aid-2024/</guid><description>Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Apr 23, 2024: “This package supports Ukraine, Israel, and our partners throughout the Indo-Pacific region as they fight to defend themselves and preserve their sovereignty.” Statement after Senate passage of a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Alex Padilla on Passage of the National Security Package</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/padilla-alex-national-security-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/padilla-alex-national-security-aid-2024/</guid><description>Alex Padilla (D-CA), Apr 23, 2024: “I look forward to President Biden signing this national security package to reaffirm our commitment to our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific and to deliver this relief as soon as possible.” Statement following passage of a national security aid package Source: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Mike Rounds on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rounds-mike-national-security-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rounds-mike-national-security-aid-2024/</guid><description>Mike Rounds (R-SD), Apr 23, 2024: “By an overwhelming supermajority, we have funded needed munitions for Ukraine in their war against Putin and appropriated funds to help restock Israel’s munitions as they defend against unprovoked attacks on their homeland.” Statement following passage of a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Mike Rounds.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Jeanne Shaheen on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/shaheen-jeanne-national-security-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/shaheen-jeanne-national-security-aid-2024/</guid><description>Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Apr 16, 2024: “If you’re concerned about what China is doing, if you&apos;re concerned about what Iran is doing, the best way to deal a blow to these authoritarians is to support the Ukrainians in their effort to defeat Putin.” Senate floor remarks supporting a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>china</category><category>iran</category></item><item><title>Jack Reed on Iran&apos;s Attack on Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/reed-john-iran-israel-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/reed-john-iran-israel-2024/</guid><description>Jack Reed (D-RI), Apr 13, 2024: “The United States will continue to stand alongside and assist Israel as it works to defend itself. Iran must immediately cease its attack, and I urge Israeli leaders to act with prudence and wisdom.” Statement on Iran&apos;s attack against Israel Source: U.S. Senator Jack Reed.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Tim Scott on a Resolution on Israel and Hamas</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-tim-israel-hamas-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-tim-israel-hamas-2024/</guid><description>Tim Scott (R-SC), Mar 22, 2024: “Israel has every right to defend itself from this brutal terrorist organization that raped and murdered innocent civilians and continues to hold more than 100 people hostage – including several American citizens.” Statement introducing a resolution concerning Israel and Hamas Source: U.S. Senator Tim Scott.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Bill Cassidy on Penalizing China for an Attack on Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cassidy-taiwan-tax-treaty-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cassidy-taiwan-tax-treaty-2024/</guid><description>Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Mar 5, 2024: “It is common sense that if China attacks our ally, then China should be penalized. This is part of that penalty.” Statement introducing legislation addressing a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>tax-policy</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Patty Murray on Civilians and Aid in Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murray-patty-gaza-civilians-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murray-patty-gaza-civilians-2024/</guid><description>Patty Murray (D-WA), Feb 29, 2024: “Israel absolutely must change course—the collective punishment in Gaza has got to stop and Israel must do more to protect civilian life, we need a mutually agreed upon ceasefire and end to the fighting as soon as possible, the return of all hostages by Hamas, and a massive surge in humanitarian aid.” Senate floor speech on Israel, Gaza, hostages, and humanitarian aid Source: U.S. Senator Patty Murray.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category><category>ceasefire</category></item><item><title>Jon Ossoff on China and Solar Supply Chains</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ossoff-jon-china-solar-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ossoff-jon-china-solar-2024/</guid><description>Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Feb 29, 2024: “In order to cultivate a strong domestic manufacturing industry, disrupt China’s dominance of the solar supply chain, and bolster U.S. energy and national security, it is essential that these critical solar energy components be manufactured in the United States.” Joint letter concerning U.S. manufacturing and China&apos;s role in solar supply chains Source: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>supply-chains</category><category>energy</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Kirsten Gillibrand on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gillibrand-national-security-supplemental-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/gillibrand-national-security-supplemental-2024/</guid><description>Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Feb 13, 2024: “I was proud to vote for the bipartisan national security supplemental, which provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and delivers humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians in Gaza.” Statement following Senate passage of a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>taiwan</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Patty Murray on the Supplemental and the Indo-Pacific</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murray-patty-national-security-supplemental-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murray-patty-national-security-supplemental-2024/</guid><description>Patty Murray (D-WA), Feb 13, 2024: “It gets support to our allies in the Indo-Pacific where the Chinese government has been posturing aggressively.” Senate floor remarks supporting a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Patty Murray.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Jacky Rosen on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rosen-jacky-national-security-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rosen-jacky-national-security-aid-2024/</guid><description>Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Feb 13, 2024: “I was proud to vote today for legislation to provide critical aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, while also delivering humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians in Gaza.” Statement following passage of a national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>ukraine</category><category>taiwan</category><category>gaza</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Marsha Blackburn on the National Security Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blackburn-foreign-assistance-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/blackburn-foreign-assistance-2024/</guid><description>Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Feb 11, 2024: “I fully support Israel’s fight against Hamas terrorists, Ukraine’s fight against Russia, and Taiwan’s fight for freedom against Communist China.” Statement on the proposed national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>israel</category><category>taiwan</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Gary Peters on a Two-State Solution Amendment</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/peters-gary-israel-two-state-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/peters-gary-israel-two-state-2024/</guid><description>Gary Peters (D-MI), Feb 7, 2024: “A negotiated two-state solution with Israel living side by side in peace and security with a Palestinian state remains the best option for lasting stability in the region and the right policy for America.” Statement supporting an amendment concerning a two-state solution Source: U.S. Senator Gary Peters.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>palestinians</category><category>two-state-solution</category></item><item><title>Shelley Moore Capito on Deterring Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/capito-israel-iran-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/capito-israel-iran-2024/</guid><description>Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Feb 1, 2024: “It is past time to reestablish deterrence against Iran, with a decisive response to these unacceptable actions.” Prepared Senate floor remarks concerning Israel, Iran, and regional attacks Source: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>middle-east</category><category>deterrence</category></item><item><title>Pete Ricketts on the National Defense Authorization Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ricketts-pete-national-defense-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ricketts-pete-national-defense-2023/</guid><description>Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Dec 14, 2023: “At a time of growing threats from adversaries like the People’s Republic of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, this defense bill focuses on deterring aggression and keeping Americans safe.” Statement supporting passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Source: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>russia</category><category>iran</category><category>north-korea</category><category>defense</category></item><item><title>Deb Fischer on China Provisions in the Defense Bill</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fischer-china-disinformation-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fischer-china-disinformation-2023/</guid><description>Deb Fischer (R-NE), Dec 11, 2023: “Taxpayer dollars should never enable China’s disinformation war.” Column concerning China-related provisions in the fiscal year 2024 defense authorization bill Source: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>defense-policy</category></item><item><title>Eric Schmitt on the U.S.-China Presidential Meeting</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schmitt-china-policy-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schmitt-china-policy-2023/</guid><description>Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Nov 15, 2023: “I will continue to advocate for strength when it comes to standing up to China around the globe.” Statement following a meeting between the U.S. and Chinese presidents Source: U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Deb Fischer on U.N. Sanctions on Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fischer-iran-sanctions-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fischer-iran-sanctions-2023/</guid><description>Deb Fischer (R-NE), Nov 8, 2023: “We urge you to table a new comprehensive framework for Iran-related sanctions that supersedes UNSC Resolution 2231 and lays the groundwork in advance of the resolution’s slated termination in October 2025.” Joint letter to the secretary of state signed by Fischer concerning United Nations sanctions on Iran Source: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Jeanne Shaheen on Aid for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/shaheen-jeanne-israel-ukraine-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/shaheen-jeanne-israel-ukraine-2023/</guid><description>Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Nov 7, 2023: “Our adversaries want the United States to fall short in standing up for our allies. They want us to be divided. We need to show them that we are united.” Senate floor remarks supporting assistance for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific partners Source: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>ukraine</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Martin Heinrich on Israeli Operations and Civilians in Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/heinrich-gaza-operations-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/heinrich-gaza-operations-2023/</guid><description>Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Nov 3, 2023: “I urge Israel to immediately adopt a more deliberate and calculated counterterrorism strategy. The objective must be to both rightfully destroy Hamas and Islamic Jihad and to prioritize the preservation of innocent Palestinian life and the infrastructure necessary to support continued Palestinian life in Gaza.” Statement concerning Israeli military operations and civilian life in Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>civilian-protection</category></item><item><title>Deb Fischer on Israel and Ukraine Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fischer-israel-ukraine-assistance-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fischer-israel-ukraine-assistance-2023/</guid><description>Deb Fischer (R-NE), Nov 1, 2023: “I strongly support the full inclusion of this request in the supplemental funding bill that this committee will draft. The administration has also requested significant funding for Ukraine.” Remarks at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing about proposed assistance for Israel and Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>ukraine</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Shelley Moore Capito on Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/capito-allies-national-security-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/capito-allies-national-security-2023/</guid><description>Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Oct 25, 2023: “Support for Israel, Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, and our southern border is paramount and will serve to directly invest back into our own country and our own defense.” Senate floor remarks concerning national security and support for allies Source: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>ukraine</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>national-security</category></item><item><title>John Hickenlooper on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hickenlooper-gaza-humanitarian-assistance-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hickenlooper-gaza-humanitarian-assistance-2023/</guid><description>John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Oct 20, 2023: “We therefore urge you to join the international community in answering the call from the United Nations by contributing toward this lifesaving $294 million appeal, and ask that you work with the UN and its partners to ensure that the assistance reaches the intended recipients without diversion or delay.” Joint letter to the secretary of state signed by Hickenlooper concerning humanitarian assistance in Gaza Source: U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-assistance</category></item><item><title>Jack Reed on the National Security Supplemental Request</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/reed-john-national-security-aid-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/reed-john-national-security-aid-2023/</guid><description>Jack Reed (D-RI), Oct 20, 2023: “Congress should send a strong message to the world that America continues to stand in solidarity with our allies, and there should be no doubt that we are committed to supporting them and standing firmly on the side of democracy and global stability.” Statement on a national security supplemental request Source: U.S. Senator Jack Reed.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>china</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Kevin Cramer on a Resolution Supporting Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cramer-israel-hamas-resolution-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cramer-israel-hamas-resolution-2023/</guid><description>Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Oct 19, 2023: “Terror, hate, and aggression do not stop unless confronted. This is an important moment to reaffirm our support for Israel and condemn the terrorism perpetrated by Iran and Hamas.” Statement after Senate passage of a resolution supporting Israel and condemning Hamas Source: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>iran</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Jeff Merkley on Humanitarian Access in Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/merkley-jeff-gaza-aid-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/merkley-jeff-gaza-aid-2023/</guid><description>Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Oct 19, 2023: “It is also essential that Israel quickly restore access to food and water and allow for the safe passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza.” Statement on civilian protection and humanitarian access in Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>gaza</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category><category>israel</category></item><item><title>Jeff Merkley on Israel&apos;s Campaign Against Hamas</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/merkley-jeff-israel-hamas-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/merkley-jeff-israel-hamas-2023/</guid><description>Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Oct 19, 2023: “The Hamas assault on Israeli towns was a horrific terrorist attack, killing and taking hostage innocent Israeli civilians. Israel has every right to pursue a targeted campaign to eliminate Hamas and prevent future attacks.” Statement on Israel and Gaza Source: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Jeff Merkley on a Future for Israelis and Palestinians</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/merkley-jeff-two-state-future-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/merkley-jeff-two-state-future-2023/</guid><description>Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Oct 19, 2023: “As we address the immediate challenges, we must also look for a future that breaks the endless cycle of conflict, that enhances the security of Israelis and Palestinians, and that safeguards the basic dignity of human life.” Statement on the future of Israelis and Palestinians Source: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>palestinians</category><category>peace</category></item><item><title>Mike Rounds on Taiwan&apos;s Cybersecurity</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rounds-mike-taiwan-cybersecurity-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/rounds-mike-taiwan-cybersecurity-2023/</guid><description>Mike Rounds (R-SD), Apr 20, 2023: “Taiwan’s security is vital to our own national security,” Statement introducing legislation concerning Taiwan&apos;s cybersecurity Source: U.S. Senator Mike Rounds.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>taiwan</category><category>cybersecurity</category></item><item><title>Lisa Murkowski on Her Visit to Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murkowski-lisa-ukraine-visit-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murkowski-lisa-ukraine-visit-2023/</guid><description>Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Apr 12, 2023: “Ukraine is an inspiration to the world, and it was an honor to meet with President Zelenskyy to reiterate our unwavering bipartisan support for their sovereignty and fledgling democracy,” Statement following a bipartisan delegation visit to Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>diplomacy</category><category>democracy</category></item><item><title>Gary Peters on U.S. Responses to an Attack on Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/peters-gary-taiwan-china-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/peters-gary-taiwan-china-2023/</guid><description>Gary Peters (D-MI), Apr 3, 2023: “The U.S.-Taiwan relationship is critical and we must protect against malign actors like the Chinese government that threaten the sovereignty of other nations – especially amid Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine,” Statement introducing legislation on possible U.S. responses to an attack on Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator Gary Peters.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>security</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Jerry Moran on China and U.S. Foreign Policy</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moran-jerry-china-foreign-policy-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/moran-jerry-china-foreign-policy-2023/</guid><description>Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mar 22, 2023: “The People&apos;s Republic of China is our greatest foreign threat to democracy, peace and prosperity.” Senate floor speech concerning China and U.S. foreign policy Source: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>foreign-policy</category><category>security</category></item><item><title>Tim Scott on Economic Tools Against Russia and China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-tim-russia-china-tools-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-tim-russia-china-tools-2023/</guid><description>Tim Scott (R-SC), Feb 28, 2023: “Over this past year, we’ve seen the horrors of war and the brutal loss of life, but we’ve also seen the strength of the Ukrainian people.” Opening statement at a Banking Committee hearing on economic national-security tools Source: U.S. Senator Tim Scott.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>china</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Lisa Murkowski on One Year of Russia&apos;s War in Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murkowski-lisa-ukraine-anniversary-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murkowski-lisa-ukraine-anniversary-2023/</guid><description>Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Feb 24, 2023: “So what we can and must do is continue to stand with Ukraine and their fight for freedom—and I’m proud to do so.” Statement on the first anniversary of Russia&apos;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>democracy</category></item><item><title>John Boozman on Speaker Pelosi&apos;s Taiwan Visit</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/boozman-taiwan-visit-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/boozman-taiwan-visit-2022/</guid><description>John Boozman (R-AR), Aug 2, 2022: “We support Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan.” Joint statement with Senate colleagues on a congressional visit to Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator John Boozman.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>congressional-travel</category></item><item><title>Rick Scott on a Call With Ukraine&apos;s President</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-rick-ukraine-aid-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/scott-rick-ukraine-aid-2022/</guid><description>Rick Scott (R-FL), Mar 5, 2022: “We must join together with our NATO allies to commit all resources and equipment, excluding US troops, that the Ukrainian people need.” Joint statement following a call with Ukraine&apos;s president Source: U.S. Senator Rick Scott.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Tammy Baldwin on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/baldwin-ukraine-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/baldwin-ukraine-2022/</guid><description>Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Feb 24, 2022: “I stand with the Ukrainian people and I believe we need to continue standing strong with our European allies and NATO by providing them the support they need to hold Putin accountable for the largest invasion of Europe since World War II.” Statement after Russia invaded Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Kevin Cramer on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cramer-russia-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cramer-russia-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Feb 24, 2022: “He has absolutely no right to invade Ukraine’s sovereign borders and impose Russia’s will on the freedom-loving people of Ukraine.” Statement responding to Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sovereignty</category></item><item><title>Mike Crapo on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/crapo-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/crapo-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Mike Crapo (R-ID), Feb 24, 2022: “The U.S. should not put American troops on the ground, but must continue to provide the lethal military tools and technology necessary for Ukraine to defend itself against this barbaric regime.” Statement responding to Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>military-aid</category></item><item><title>Bill Hagerty on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hagerty-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hagerty-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Feb 24, 2022: “I’m calling on President Biden to immediately demonstrate American strength by moving to reclaim our energy independence, secure our own borders, put in place safeguards to protect our critical infrastructure, impose decisive economic and financial hardship on Putin’s regime, work with our Allies and partners, including NATO, to boost Ukraine’s capability to defend itself, and strengthen NATO’s own defensive capabilities.” Statement concerning Russia&apos;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category></item><item><title>Roger Marshall on Russia&apos;s Attack on Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/marshall-roger-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/marshall-roger-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Roger Marshall (R-KS), Feb 24, 2022: “The United States must provide additional defensive aid to our Ukrainian allies and unleash severe and crippling economic sanctions on Russia,” Statement following Russia&apos;s attack on Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>defense</category></item><item><title>Jon Ossoff on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ossoff-jon-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/ossoff-jon-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Feb 24, 2022: “The NATO alliance is vital and inviolable. Putin’s military aggression requires NATO urgently to revitalize its collective strength while we reaffirm our absolute commitment to mutual defense for every NATO member.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category></item><item><title>Alex Padilla on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/padilla-alex-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/padilla-alex-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Alex Padilla (D-CA), Feb 24, 2022: “Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of a sovereign, democratic nation is reckless and a threat to democracy around the world.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>democracy</category></item><item><title>Brian Schatz on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schatz-brian-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schatz-brian-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Brian Schatz (D-HI), Feb 24, 2022: “Ukraine and its people have the full support of the United States and our NATO Allies.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category></item><item><title>Jeanne Shaheen on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/shaheen-jeanne-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/shaheen-jeanne-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Feb 24, 2022: “Congress must swiftly resume working in concert with the administration and our allies to provide robust military assistance and support to the Ukrainian people, in addition to severe sanctions to impose the most significant financial damage to Putin to date.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Maggie Hassan on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hassan-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hassan-russia-ukraine-invasion-2022/</guid><description>Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Feb 23, 2022: “The United States and our allies must bring to bear crippling consequences on Vladimir Putin and the Russian economy as a whole, as we also provide support to the Ukrainian people and our NATO allies. Americans must stand united, and our NATO alliance must stand strong against Putin&apos;s aggression.” Statement concerning Russia&apos;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>ukraine</category></item><item><title>Bill Cassidy on Russia&apos;s Actions Toward Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cassidy-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cassidy-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Feb 21, 2022: “Russia invading Ukraine violates every international norm. It firmly establishes Putin as an enemy of freedom, not just in his country, but elsewhere in the world as well.” Statement responding to Russia&apos;s actions toward Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category></item><item><title>Gary Peters on Developments Involving Ukraine and Russia</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/peters-gary-ukraine-russia-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/peters-gary-ukraine-russia-2022/</guid><description>Gary Peters (D-MI), Feb 21, 2022: “Russia must be held accountable, and we also have a responsibility to continue supporting Ukraine and standing united with our NATO allies.” Statement on developments involving Ukraine and Russia Source: U.S. Senator Gary Peters.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category></item><item><title>Bill Hagerty on Taiwan&apos;s Defense and China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hagerty-taiwan-deterrence-2021/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hagerty-taiwan-deterrence-2021/</guid><description>Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Nov 5, 2021: “A free and democratic Taiwan is critical to realizing that vision, and the United States should work with our allies and partners to push back against the Chinese Communist Party’s malign behavior and aggressive threats against Taiwan.” Remarks on legislation concerning Taiwan&apos;s defense and China Source: U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>defense-policy</category></item><item><title>Mike Crapo on the Taiwan Deterrence Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/crapo-taiwan-deterrence-2021/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/crapo-taiwan-deterrence-2021/</guid><description>Mike Crapo (R-ID), Nov 4, 2021: “It is imperative to get asymmetric capabilities, training and readiness resources to Taiwan quickly so it can protect itself from China’s encroaching aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.” Statement introducing the Taiwan Deterrence Act Source: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>indo-pacific</category><category>legislation</category></item><item><title>Roger Marshall on Israel and Hamas</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/marshall-roger-israel-hamas-2021/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/marshall-roger-israel-hamas-2021/</guid><description>Roger Marshall (R-KS), May 19, 2021: “Israel, we stand beside you.” Remarks at a press conference concerning Israel and Hamas Source: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>hamas</category><category>middle-east</category></item><item><title>Chuck Schumer on Taiwan and U.S.-China Negotiations</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schumer-taiwan-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schumer-taiwan-2026/</guid><description>Chuck Schumer (D-NY), May 14, 2026: “For the sake of democracy and the stability of the global economy, Trump must not sell out Taiwan.” Senate floor remarks on Taiwan and United States negotiations with China Source: U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>trade</category></item><item><title>Tammy Duckworth on the Taiwan Relations Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/duckworth-taiwan-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/duckworth-taiwan-2026/</guid><description>Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), May 13, 2026: “Our commitment to this legislation has long helped ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait – which is essential to U.S. interests there and across the Indo-Pacific.” Bipartisan letter reaffirming United States commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act Source: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>taiwan-relations-act</category></item><item><title>Roger Wicker on 30 Years of Taiwan&apos;s Presidential Elections</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wicker-taiwan-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wicker-taiwan-2026/</guid><description>Roger Wicker (R-MS), Mar 23, 2026: “During my travels, one thing was clear: Taiwan has resolved to be free.” Statement marking 30 years since Taiwan&apos;s first direct presidential election Source: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>democracy</category></item><item><title>Roger Wicker on U.S. Military Operations Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wicker-iran-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wicker-iran-2026/</guid><description>Roger Wicker (R-MS), Feb 28, 2026: “This is a pivotal and necessary operation to protect Americans and American interests.” Statement on United States military operations against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-force</category><category>nuclear-policy</category></item><item><title>Chuck Schumer on the War in Ukraine and a U.N. Resolution</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schumer-ukraine-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schumer-ukraine-2026/</guid><description>Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Feb 24, 2026: “American support remains indispensable and perhaps the single most important factor in determine the outcome of this conflict.” Senate floor remarks on the war in Ukraine and a United Nations resolution Source: U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>united-nations</category></item><item><title>Roger Wicker on Security Assistance for Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wicker-ukraine-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/wicker-ukraine-2026/</guid><description>Roger Wicker (R-MS), Jan 2, 2026: “The U.S. and its NATO allies should increase military aid for Ukraine — in particular, air defenses and long-range strike weapons, which would further reinforce the fact that Putin’s military objectives are unachievable.” Statement on negotiations and security assistance concerning Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>nato</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>John Cornyn on the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cornyn-taiwan-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cornyn-taiwan-2025/</guid><description>John Cornyn (R-TX), Dec 3, 2025: “America’s diplomatic guidance must be able to keep up with the ever-evolving threat China poses to the Indo-Pacific, including our friend and ally Taiwan.” Statement after the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act was signed into law Source: U.S. Senator John Cornyn.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Cory Booker on the Israel-Hamas Agreement</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/booker-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/booker-israel-hamas-agreement-2025/</guid><description>Cory Booker (D-NJ), Oct 9, 2025: “This agreement is a critical step towards finally ending this war, releasing all remaining hostages, and surging humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.” Statement on an announced agreement between Israel and Hamas Source: U.S. Senator Cory Booker.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Chris Van Hollen on the Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/van-hollen-gaza-ceasefire-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/van-hollen-gaza-ceasefire-2025/</guid><description>Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Oct 9, 2025: “This is the first hopeful moment in a long time. At last, we have an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all the hostages, and a surge of desperately needed aid to the people of Gaza.” Statement on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release agreement Source: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>John Cornyn on the October 7 Anniversary and Hostages</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cornyn-israel-hostages-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cornyn-israel-hostages-2025/</guid><description>John Cornyn (R-TX), Oct 7, 2025: “I commend President Trump for working tirelessly to ensure lasting peace in the region and today I join him and Texas’ Jewish community in honoring the innocent lives lost on October 7th, calling for the return of all hostages, and reiterating our unwavering support for Israel.” Statement marking two years since the October 7 attack on Israel Source: U.S. Senator John Cornyn.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Tammy Duckworth on Israel Arms Sale Votes and Gaza</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/duckworth-israel-arms-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/duckworth-israel-arms-2025/</guid><description>Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jul 30, 2025: “While I have always supported Israel’s right to defend itself and protect the Israeli people, these dire circumstances must end.” Statement after votes on proposed United States arms sales to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>arms-sales</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category></item><item><title>Cory Booker on U.S. Military Action Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/booker-iran-military-action-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/booker-iran-military-action-2025/</guid><description>Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jun 22, 2025: “This military escalation was ordered unilaterally, without Congressional authorization or meaningful consultation.” Statement on United States military action against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Cory Booker.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-force</category><category>congressional-authorization</category></item><item><title>Tim Kaine on His Iran War Powers Resolution</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kaine-iran-war-powers-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kaine-iran-war-powers-2025/</guid><description>Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jun 16, 2025: “It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to defend the United States.” Statement accompanying a war powers resolution concerning military force against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>congressional-authorization</category></item><item><title>Bernie Sanders on U.S. Involvement in the Israel-Iran Conflict</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sanders-iran-war-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sanders-iran-war-2025/</guid><description>Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jun 16, 2025: “The United States must not be dragged into another of Netanyahu’s wars — not militarily or financially.” Statement opposing U.S. involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran Source: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military-force</category><category>congressional-authorization</category></item><item><title>John Thune on Israeli Airstrikes in Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/thune-iran-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/thune-iran-2025/</guid><description>John Thune (R-SD), Jun 12, 2025: “Just today, Iran was found once again to be in violation of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations, which is unacceptable.” Statement on Israeli airstrikes in Iran Source: U.S. Senator John Thune.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>nuclear-policy</category></item><item><title>Bernie Sanders on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sanders-ukraine-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sanders-ukraine-2025/</guid><description>Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Mar 5, 2025: “And Putin is the man who sparked the bloodiest war in Europe since World War II.” Prepared Senate floor remarks on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>military-conflict</category></item><item><title>Bernie Sanders on Blocking Arms Sales to Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sanders-israel-arms-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/sanders-israel-arms-2025/</guid><description>Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Feb 24, 2025: “Tragically, much of this carnage has been carried out with American bombs and weapons.” Statement accompanying resolutions intended to block proposed United States arms sales to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>arms-sales</category><category>gaza</category></item><item><title>Tim Kaine on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kaine-gaza-ceasefire-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kaine-gaza-ceasefire-2025/</guid><description>Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jan 15, 2025: “I’m grateful for the Biden Administration’s tireless efforts to negotiate a deal—which I have long called for—to reunite hostage families and flood Gaza with desperately-needed humanitarian assistance. This agreement marks an important step toward a lasting peace.” Statement on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage-return agreement Source: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>ceasefire</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Elizabeth Warren on Arms Transfers to Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warren-israel-arms-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warren-israel-arms-2024/</guid><description>Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Nov 14, 2024: “If this administration will not act, Congress must step up to enforce U.S. law and hold the Netanyahu government accountable through a Joint Resolution of Disapproval.” Statement supporting congressional action concerning arms transfers to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>arms-transfers</category><category>congressional-oversight</category></item><item><title>Jim Risch on One Year Since the October 7 Attack</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/risch-israel-october-7-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/risch-israel-october-7-2024/</guid><description>Jim Risch (R-ID), Oct 7, 2024: “It’s been a year since Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack on Israel. Today, people across the world are remembering those lives lost and the Israeli and American hostages who remain in captivity in Gaza.” Statement marking one year since the October 7 attack on Israel Source: U.S. Senator Jim Risch.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hostages</category></item><item><title>Jim Risch on China and U.S. Food Supply Chains</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/risch-china-agriculture-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/risch-china-agriculture-2024/</guid><description>Jim Risch (R-ID), Sep 27, 2024: “Congress can’t allow Communist China to seize control of America’s food supply chain.” Statement on proposed legislation concerning agricultural supply chains and China Source: U.S. Senator Jim Risch.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>trade</category><category>agriculture</category></item><item><title>Chris Murphy on the U.S. Foreign Policy Toolkit</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murphy-foreign-policy-toolkit-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murphy-foreign-policy-toolkit-2024/</guid><description>Chris Murphy (D-CT), Sep 10, 2024: “The US foreign policy toolkit is arranged in a way that is pretty mismatched to the challenges that we are presented with.” Remarks at an Atlantic Council event on future foreign-policy priorities Source: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-policy</category><category>diplomacy</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category></item><item><title>Chris Murphy on a Proposed Gaza Ceasefire Deal</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murphy-gaza-agreement-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murphy-gaza-agreement-2024/</guid><description>Chris Murphy (D-CT), May 31, 2024: “President Biden is right: it’s time for this war to end, for the hostages to come home, and for the rebuilding of Gaza to begin.” Statement on a proposed Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release agreement Source: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>gaza</category><category>hostages</category><category>ceasefire</category></item><item><title>Jim Risch on Banning Russian Uranium Imports</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/risch-russian-uranium-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/risch-russian-uranium-2024/</guid><description>Jim Risch (R-ID), Apr 30, 2024: “America’s dangerous reliance on Russian enriched uranium must come to an end—our national security depends on it.” Statement after Senate passage of legislation banning Russian uranium imports Source: U.S. Senator Jim Risch.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>russia</category><category>nuclear-policy</category><category>trade</category></item><item><title>Chris Murphy on the Supplemental and Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murphy-ukraine-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/murphy-ukraine-2024/</guid><description>Chris Murphy (D-CT), Apr 24, 2024: “The United States will not stand on the sidelines and allow leaders like Vladimir Putin to upend the post-World War II order by invading and annexing smaller nations.” Statement after passage of the national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Elizabeth Warren on Ukraine Aid in the Supplemental</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warren-ukraine-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warren-ukraine-aid-2024/</guid><description>Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Apr 23, 2024: “This funding delivers long overdue support for Ukraine as it defends its democracy against Russia’s invasion.” Statement after passage of the national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Chuck Schumer on Iran&apos;s Attack on Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schumer-iran-israel-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/schumer-iran-israel-2024/</guid><description>Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Apr 13, 2024: “I strongly condemn the attack by the Iranian government and remain concerned about the risk of further escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.” Statement on Iran&apos;s missile and drone attack on Israel Source: U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>israel</category><category>military-conflict</category></item><item><title>Tim Kaine on Two Years of Russia&apos;s War in Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kaine-ukraine-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/kaine-ukraine-2024/</guid><description>Tim Kaine (D-VA), Feb 24, 2024: “Two years ago today, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the face of Russia’s horrific assault on a sovereign nation, the Ukrainian people have shown incredible resilience.” Statement on the second anniversary of Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Chris Van Hollen on Two Years of Russia&apos;s War in Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/van-hollen-ukraine-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/van-hollen-ukraine-2024/</guid><description>Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Feb 22, 2024: “The stakes could not be higher, which is why the United States must continue to stand with the people of Ukraine in their campaign to protect their democracy and the territorial integrity of their country.” Statement marking two years since Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Rand Paul on Opposing More Ukraine Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/paul-ukraine-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/paul-ukraine-aid-2024/</guid><description>Rand Paul (R-KY), Feb 12, 2024: “I think it threatens our vital national security to send more money to Ukraine.” Senate floor remarks opposing a foreign-aid spending bill Source: U.S. Senator Rand Paul.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>foreign-aid</category><category>federal-spending</category></item><item><title>Rand Paul on Human Rights Conditions for Foreign Aid</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/paul-foreign-aid-human-rights-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/paul-foreign-aid-human-rights-2024/</guid><description>Rand Paul (R-KY), Jan 18, 2024: “If foreign aid is intended to project American power and values, the United States must insist that those recipients of foreign aid act in a manner consistent with internationally recognized human rights.” Statement after a Senate vote on an amendment concerning foreign aid recipients Source: U.S. Senator Rand Paul.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-aid</category><category>human-rights</category><category>palestinians</category></item><item><title>Tammy Duckworth on Ukraine After Meeting Zelensky</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/duckworth-ukraine-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/duckworth-ukraine-2023/</guid><description>Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Sep 22, 2023: “One thing remains clear: Ukraine has to win this war and Russia has to lose it.” Statement after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Source: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>John Thune on Deterrence in the Taiwan Strait</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/thune-china-taiwan-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/thune-china-taiwan-2023/</guid><description>John Thune (R-SD), Jun 15, 2023: “Mr. President, the United States, along with our allies and partners, needs to maintain a credible deterrence to ensure that the cost is prohibitively high – and the odds of success are extremely slim – for China to attack across the Taiwan Strait or further attempt to assert any absolute control within the so-called First Island Chain.” Prepared Senate floor remarks on competition with China and Taiwan Strait deterrence Source: U.S. Senator John Thune.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>taiwan</category><category>defense-policy</category></item><item><title>John Cornyn on One Year of Russia&apos;s War in Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cornyn-ukraine-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cornyn-ukraine-2023/</guid><description>John Cornyn (R-TX), Feb 24, 2023: “As this conflict enters its second year, we must remember that a victory in Ukraine is a victory for all who value freedom.” Statement marking one year since Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator John Cornyn.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category></item><item><title>Josh Hawley on China, Taiwan, and U.S. Defense Priorities</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hawley-china-taiwan-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hawley-china-taiwan-2023/</guid><description>Josh Hawley (R-MO), Feb 16, 2023: “A nationalist foreign policy places America’s interests first. And deterring China from seizing Taiwan should be America’s top priority.” Prepared speech on China, Taiwan, Ukraine, and U.S. defense priorities Source: U.S. Senator Josh Hawley.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>taiwan</category><category>ukraine</category><category>nato</category></item><item><title>Chris Van Hollen on the Taiwan Policy Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/van-hollen-taiwan-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/van-hollen-taiwan-2022/</guid><description>Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sep 27, 2022: “As China takes increasingly aggressive actions against Taiwan, it is vital that we continue to strengthen the U.S.-Taiwanese relationship and ensure Taiwan’s ability to resist Chinese aggression.” Statement on the Taiwan Policy Act Source: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>defense-policy</category></item><item><title>Mike Lee on the Scope of the Ukraine Aid Package</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lee-ukraine-aid-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lee-ukraine-aid-2022/</guid><description>Mike Lee (R-UT), May 16, 2022: “Putin’s aggression is indefensible, and we should look for appropriate ways to support Ukrainians in the noble defense of their homeland.” Statement on an amendment concerning the scope and financing of a Ukraine aid package Source: U.S. Senator Mike Lee.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>foreign-assistance</category><category>oversight</category></item><item><title>Cory Booker on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/booker-ukraine-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/booker-ukraine-2022/</guid><description>Cory Booker (D-NJ), Feb 24, 2022: “President Putin’s illegal and unprovoked invasion is putting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people at grave risk. This unjust attack threatens the international rules-based order, which has helped to ensure peace and promote security in Europe.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Cory Booker.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Josh Hawley on Russia&apos;s Invasion of Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hawley-ukraine-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hawley-ukraine-2022/</guid><description>Josh Hawley (R-MO), Feb 24, 2022: “Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine and invasion of its territory must be met with strong American resolve.” Statement on Russia&apos;s invasion of Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Josh Hawley.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>John Thune on Russia&apos;s Aggression Against Ukraine</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/thune-ukraine-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/thune-ukraine-2022/</guid><description>John Thune (R-SD), Feb 22, 2022: “In addition to making it clear that there are more sanctions on the table, including those in the NYET Act, we must provide the necessary support to our NATO allies and assist Ukraine with what it needs to fight this battle.” Statement on Russia&apos;s aggression against Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator John Thune.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>russia</category><category>sanctions</category><category>nato</category></item><item><title>Mike Lee on Forced Labor in Xinjiang</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lee-china-forced-labor-2020/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lee-china-forced-labor-2020/</guid><description>Mike Lee (R-UT), Sep 17, 2020: “There is significant, publicly available evidence suggesting that religious and ethnic minority citizens in Xinjiang are being forcibly detained, indoctrinated, and conscripted into labor against their will.” Letter seeking further federal review of goods reportedly produced with forced labor in Xinjiang Source: U.S. Senator Mike Lee.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>xinjiang</category><category>forced-labor</category><category>trade</category></item><item><title>Mike Lee on Israel-UAE Diplomatic Relations</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lee-israel-uae-2020/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/lee-israel-uae-2020/</guid><description>Mike Lee (R-UT), Aug 13, 2020: “The formalization of diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE is a historic marker, demonstrating to the world that a path toward peace is possible.” Statement on the agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates Source: U.S. Senator Mike Lee.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>united-arab-emirates</category><category>diplomacy</category></item><item><title>Ted Cruz on Taiwan During an Official Visit</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cruz-taiwan-2019/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cruz-taiwan-2019/</guid><description>Ted Cruz (R-TX), Oct 10, 2019: “The United States is proud to stand with the people of Taiwan.” Remarks during an official visit to Taiwan Source: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>taiwan</category><category>china</category><category>alliances</category></item><item><title>Rand Paul on an Amendment on Hostilities Against Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/paul-iran-war-powers-2019/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/paul-iran-war-powers-2019/</guid><description>Rand Paul (R-KY), Jun 28, 2019: “The Constitution is clear: only Congress can declare war.” Statement after a Senate vote on an amendment addressing hostilities against Iran Source: U.S. Senator Rand Paul.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>war-powers</category><category>congressional-authorization</category></item><item><title>Josh Hawley on the Middle East Security Act</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hawley-middle-east-security-2019/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/hawley-middle-east-security-2019/</guid><description>Josh Hawley (R-MO), Feb 5, 2019: “This legislation strengthens U.S. security in the Middle East by boosting military support for Israel and Jordan, imposes new sanctions against the Assad regime, and reaffirms American support for Israel by making it easier for states and localities to approve laws to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.” Statement after Senate passage of the Strengthening America&apos;s Security in the Middle East Act Source: U.S. Senator Josh Hawley.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>jordan</category><category>syria</category><category>sanctions</category></item><item><title>Elizabeth Warren on U.S. Foreign Policy</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warren-foreign-policy-2018/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/warren-foreign-policy-2018/</guid><description>Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Nov 29, 2018: “We need to refocus our international economic policies so that they benefit all Americans, not just wealthy elites.” Prepared remarks at American University on United States foreign policy Source: U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-policy</category><category>economic-policy</category></item><item><title>Mitch McConnell on Maximum Pressure on Iran</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mcconnell-iran-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mcconnell-iran-2024/</guid><description>Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Sep 16, 2024: “The strategic case for maximum pressure and credible deterrence against Iran, the world’s most active state sponsor of terror, is compelling enough on its own.” Senate floor remarks on U.S. interests and repressive regimes Source: Office of the Senate Republican Leader.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>sanctions</category><category>national-interest</category></item><item><title>Tom Cotton on Delayed Weapons Shipments to Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cotton-israel-arms-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cotton-israel-arms-2024/</guid><description>Tom Cotton (R-AR), Jun 20, 2024: “Your administration is engaged in bureaucratic sleight-of-hand to withhold this crucial aid to Israel during a shooting war.” Letter to President Biden about delayed weapons shipments to Israel Source: U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>arms</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Mitch McConnell on Support for Israel</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mcconnell-israel-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mcconnell-israel-2024/</guid><description>Mitch McConnell (R-KY), May 8, 2024: “In the months since, I’ve insisted repeatedly that America should provide Israel the time, space, and support it needs to defeat Iran-backed terrorists and restore its security.” Senate floor remarks on support for Israel Source: Office of the Senate Republican Leader.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>iran</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Lindsey Graham on Aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-foreign-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-foreign-aid-2024/</guid><description>Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Apr 23, 2024: “The United States Senate overwhelmingly approved necessary and vital aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.” Statement after voting for the House-passed national security supplemental Source: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-aid</category><category>israel</category><category>ukraine</category><category>taiwan</category></item><item><title>Tom Cotton on Investigating Temu</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cotton-temu-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cotton-temu-2024/</guid><description>Tom Cotton (R-AR), Apr 15, 2024: “As with TikTok and other invasive Chinese apps, Temu has no place in America. It’s a threat to American producers, investors, online retailers, and every single American’s personal privacy.” Letter to President Biden requesting an investigation of Temu Source: U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>technology</category><category>data</category></item><item><title>Mitch McConnell on TikTok and China</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mcconnell-tiktok-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/mcconnell-tiktok-2024/</guid><description>Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Apr 8, 2024: “Today, one hundred seventy million Americans are active users of a social media platform that the People’s Republic of China treats as a tool of surveillance and propaganda.” Senate floor remarks on TikTok Source: Office of the Senate Republican Leader.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>china</category><category>tiktok</category><category>national-security</category></item><item><title>Lindsey Graham on Turning Ukraine Aid Into a Loan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-ukraine-loan-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-ukraine-loan-2024/</guid><description>Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mar 18, 2024: “During my meeting with President Zelensky, I informed him that given the crisis at the United States’ southern border and our overwhelming debt, President Trump’s idea of turning aid from the United States into a no-interest, waivable loan is the most likely path forward.” Statement after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine Source: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>ukraine</category><category>foreign-aid</category><category>border</category><category>debt</category></item><item><title>Tom Cotton on Defunding UNRWA</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cotton-unrwa-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cotton-unrwa-2024/</guid><description>Tom Cotton (R-AR), Feb 1, 2024: “We now know that funding UNRWA is funding Hamas.” Statement introducing the Defund United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act Source: U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>unrwa</category><category>israel</category><category>foreign-aid</category></item><item><title>Lindsey Graham on Iran After U.S. Troop Deaths in Jordan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-iran-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/graham-iran-2024/</guid><description>Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Jan 28, 2024: “When the Biden Administration says ‘don’t’, the Iranians ‘do’. The Biden Administration’s rhetoric is falling on deaf ears in Iran. Their policy of deterrence against Iran has failed miserably.” Statement after three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan Source: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>iran</category><category>military</category><category>middle-east</category></item><item><title>John Fetterman on Passage of the Foreign Aid Package</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fetterman-foreign-aid-passage-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fetterman-foreign-aid-passage-2024/</guid><description>John Fetterman (D-PA), Apr 24, 2024: “Our allies around the world are not asking for American boots on the ground, they’re asking for the tools to defend themselves from anti-democratic attacks. Standing firmly with our allies and for democracy should never be controversial.” Statement after passage of the foreign-aid package and TikTok bill Source: U.S. Senator John Fetterman.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-aid</category><category>allies</category><category>democracy</category></item><item><title>Ted Cruz on the Foreign Aid Package Vote</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cruz-israel-aid-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cruz-israel-aid-2024/</guid><description>Ted Cruz (R-TX), Apr 23, 2024: “First, as always, I strongly support military aid to Israel, particularly in a time of war.” Statement on the foreign aid package vote Source: Senator Ted Cruz, official press release.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel-aid</category></item><item><title>John Fetterman on Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fetterman-aid-negotiations-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fetterman-aid-negotiations-2024/</guid><description>John Fetterman (D-PA), Jan 21, 2024: “Passage of this aid would send an unequivocal statement to the world and our adversaries of who and what we stand with and for: Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, defending democracy and peace.” Statement on Senate aid negotiations Source: U.S. Senator John Fetterman.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>foreign-aid</category><category>ukraine</category><category>israel</category><category>taiwan</category></item><item><title>John Fetterman on Aid to Israel After October 7</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fetterman-israel-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/fetterman-israel-2023/</guid><description>John Fetterman (D-PA), Oct 9, 2023: “I unequivocally support any necessary military, intelligence, and humanitarian aid to Israel.” Statement on Israel after the October 7 attacks Source: U.S. Senator John Fetterman.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>israel</category><category>military-aid</category><category>humanitarian-aid</category></item><item><title>Ted Cruz at the AIPAC Policy Conference</title><link>https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cruz-aipac-2020/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://congressreceipts.com/statements/cruz-aipac-2020/</guid><description>Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mar 3, 2020: “During the eight years I&apos;ve been in the Senate, I have resolved to be Israel&apos;s strongest defender in the United States Senate.” Remarks to the AIPAC Policy Conference Source: Senator Ted Cruz, official press release.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>aipac</category><category>strongest-defender</category></item></channel></rss>