Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R)

A. Resolve international and civil conflicts through diplomacy:

Engage diplomatically with other nations to resolve conflicts.

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.533: Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act. This bill establishes a statutory definition of Tibet that includes not only the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), but also areas outside of the TAR that have been designated by China's government as Tibetan Autonomous in Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces. Furthermore, the Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues shall work to ensure that U.S. government statements and documents counter disinformation about Tibet by China's government and the Chinese Communist Party. This bill also states that it is U.S. policy that the dispute between Tibet and China must be resolved in accordance with international law by peaceful means through dialogue without preconditions. The bill passed the House 392-28, with 11 members not voting, and has been referred to the Senate for consideration. – Feb. 15, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/533/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.3202, the Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023. This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons or entities. This bill passed the House 389-32 and has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. - February 14, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3202/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act. This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran). It passed the House 307-119, with 1 present and 8 not voting and has been referred to the Senate for consideration. - November 30, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5961

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.3774, the SHIP Act, a bill that requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iran. The bill passed the House 342-69 and has moved on to the Senate for consideration. - November 3, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3774

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.589, the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Accountablity Act. The MAHSA legislation requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran. This bill passed the House 410-3. - September 12, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/589

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.132. This resolution, which passed the House 414-2, mourns the loss of life in Turkey (Turkiye) and Syria caused by the earthquakes in Turkey on February 6, 2023. The resolution also (1) applauds the work of humanitarian aid and rescue workers on the ground; and (2) condemns the efforts by the Assad regime of Syria to exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and accountability, including by preventing the United Nations from providing assistance through border crossings between Turkey and Syria. - Feb. 27, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/132/

Rep. Fischbach became a cosponsor of H.Res.100: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government. This resolution has been referred to House Foreign Affairs. - Feb. 24, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/100/

Rep. Fischbach voted yes to H.Res.104: Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty. This resolution passed the House 419-0. – Feb. 9, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/104/

Rep. Fischbach cosponsored H.R.809, the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. This bill, which has been referred to both Agriculture and Foreign Affairs committees, would prohibit certain entities associated with China's government from purchasing agricultural (including ranching) real estate located in the United States, and from participating in some Department of Agriculture programs. - February 2, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/809

Rep. Fischbach cosponsored (as of 01/25/2023), and then voted in favor of, H.Con.Res.9, which passed the House 328-86 and has moved on to consideration in the Senate. This concurrent resolution denounces socialism, cites historical and current examples of harm caused by socialism, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. – Feb. 2, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/9

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Amdt.34 to H.R.21, the Strategic Production Response Act. This amendment required that the plan contained in the bill will not result in the sale of petroleum products drawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to Iran, China, North Korea, or Russia. The amendment passed 418 - 12 and H.R.21 later passed the House 221 - 205. - Jan. 26, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/118th-congress/house-amendment/34

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Con.Res.7, which passed the House 420-1. This concurrent resolution, which has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expresses support for the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children, and calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police. - January 25, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/7

After cosponsoring the bill on 1/11/2023, Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.22, Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act. This bill prohibits the sale and export of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China. It passed the House 331-97 and has moved on to consideration in the Senate. - Jan. 12, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/22/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.11 - Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. This resolution authorizes the select committee to investigate and submit policy recommendations concerning the status of the economic, technological, and security progress of the Chinese Communist Party and its competition with the United States. The resolution passed the House 365-65. - Jan. 10, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/11/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of S.3895, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act. The purpose of the commission is to investigate and evaluate threats to, and violations of, religious freedom around the world; its activities include putting certain countries on a “Special Watch List” or designating them as “countries of particular concern” with respect to religious freedom. This bill, which had previously passed the Senate, passed the House 402-4 and was subsequently signed into law by the President. – Sept. 19, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3895

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.720, which passed the House 409-18. This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks and violence carried out by ISIS-Mozambique in the Cabo Delgado Province and urges the government of Mozambique to take actions to counter violent extremism and protect its citizens. - July 14, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/720

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Con.Res.59, a concurrent resolution condemning the October 25, 2021 coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan. This bill recognizes the Prime Minister and his Cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan’s transitional government and calls for Sudan’s military junta to release individuals detained in connection with the coup, return the country to constitutional rule, and lift the state of emergency. It also calls on international partners to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and suspend Sudan’s participation in regional multilateral organizations until there is a return to constitutional rule. The bill passed the House 417-7 and has been placed on the Senate calendar. - July 14, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/59/

Rep. Fischbach voted yes on H.R.7066, the Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act of 2022. This bill requires financial institutions to take actions to ensure that any entity controlled by that institution complies with the required sanctions on Russia and Belarus. The bill, which passed the House 418-2, has been referred to the Committee on Housing, Banking, and Urban Affairs. - May 11, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7066

Rep. Fischbach voted yes on H.R.6899, the Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022. This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from engaging in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by Russia or Belarus and requires Treasury to take actions to oppose financial assistance to Russia or Belarus. The bill, which passed the House 417-2, passed the Senate by unanimous consent on 9/21/2022 and was signed by the President on 10/04/2022, becoming public law. - May 11, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6899

Rep. Fischbach voted yes for H.R.6891, the Isolate Russian Government Officials Act of 2022. This bill requires various financial entities to exclude Russian government officials from certain international meetings. The bill which passed the House 416-2, has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. - May 11, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6891

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of S.812, a bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization. This bill passed the House unanimously 425-0 after passing the Senate by unanimous consent. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/833

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.833, which passed the House 409 – 17. This resolution urges the U.S. government, European Union, and other transatlantic partners to increase cooperation and support for Moldova's democratic development, economic and energy independence, and efforts to root out corruption, and reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Moldova. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/833

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.7314, the AXIS Act, which passed the House 394-3 and has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This bill requires the State Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7314

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.7311, Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act, which passed the House 415-9 and has been referred to Senate Foreign Relations. This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining U.S. efforts to counter Russia's malign influence and activities in Africa, and to provide annual updates on this plan. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7311

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.6930, the Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act. This bill passed the House 417-8 and has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The legislation establishes a working group to determine the legal mechanisms that may be used to seize assets belonging to certain foreign entities affiliated with Russia's political leadership and addresses related issues. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6930

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.3344, the Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act, legislation which directs federal agencies to help Central and Eastern European countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks. This bill, which passed the House 366-60 and has been referred to Senate Foreign Relations, requires the countries receiving support to not use Chinese equipment. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3344

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.923, the Georgia Support Act, which passed the House 406-20. This bill, which has been referred to Senate Foreign Relations, requires sanctions on persons responsible for human rights violations in the Georgian regions that are occupied by Russia. It also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/923

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.496, the Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act, which passed the House 421-4 and has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/496

Rep. Fischbach cosponsored H.Res.1020: Condemning the Biden administration's plans for seeking to remove sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime and negotiating with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine, and instead calling for Congress and the administration to support the production of American energy. This bill has been referred to several committees. - April 1, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1020/

Rep. Fischbach was one of a large group of lawmakers who penned a letter to the US Commerce Dept and to the US Trade Representative that urged inclusion of Taiwan in the Biden Administration’s proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). - March 30, 2022 https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1597901/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.7108 which passed the House 424 – 8. This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights, and it revises the President's authority to impose these sanctions. - March 17, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7108

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.6968, which passed the House 414 - 17. This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights, and it revises the President's authority to impose these sanctions. - March 9, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6968

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.956, Supporting the People of Ukraine, which passed 426-3. This resolution demands an immediate cease-fire and the full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory and expresses unequivocal support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also backs the continued use of sanctions to fully isolate the Putin regime economically and urges the United States and its allies and partners to deliver additional and immediate defensive security assistance to Ukraine. - March 2, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/956

Upon the news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Rep. Fischbach stated in her newsletter: “This week, Russia invaded Ukraine. This is unjust and unacceptable, and I pray for and stand in solidarity with our friend and democratic ally, the people of Ukraine. It is past time for the United States to reassert its leadership. America and the rest of the free world must stand together in the face of this aggression. We are dealing with a culmination of this Administration’s failed economic policy, energy policy, and foreign policy. Joe Biden ran on his foreign policy experience, yet one year later our world is a much more dangerous place. Republicans were against lifting sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which Joe Biden did just before he halted production on the American Keystone XL pipeline. So, not only did he appease Vladamir Putin, he actually forced America to be more dependent on his energy.” - Feb. 25, 2022 https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101384&c=MN07MF

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.317 - Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China. The bill passed the House 427-1. - Dec. 8, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.1155, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which passed the House 428 -1. This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there. - Dec. 8, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach, along with Rep. Scott Peters of CA, introduced H.R.6069, the Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act: The bill would require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to help Taiwan foster new bonds of friendship and trading connections around the world to prevent Taiwan’s isolation. “Taiwan is a valued friend and an important trading partner for the United States. I’m proud to propose concrete steps that our government can take towards encouraging similar relationships between Taiwan and other countries around the world,” said Rep. Fischbach. “I hope to see a cascade of new friendships for the Taiwanese founded on mutual respect and trade benefits.” This bill has been referred to HFAC. - Nov. 23, 2021 [congress.gov & https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3EE38508-8DAA-44E2-8852-FB97C6262CBB ]

Rep. Fischbach voted yes on H.Res.760, which passed the House 382-40. This resolution expresses solidarity with the Cuban people, condemns Cuba's repression of peaceful protesters and journalists, and calls on Cuba to not arrest or detain peaceful protestors and to release all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained individuals. Further, it urges specified U.S. actions: working to expand internet access for the Cuban people; supporting the Cuban people’s inherent right to demonstrate peacefully; standing behind the aspirations of the Cuban people for the rights that they have been denied by the regime since 1959; assessing whether the United States can develop methods to allow remittances, medical supplies, and other forms of support from the United States to directly benefit the Cuban people in ways that alleviate humanitarian suffering without providing United States dollars to the Cuban military; and rallying the international community to join in condemning human rights abuses and honoring the Cuban people’s demands for freedom. - Nov. 3, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted yes on S.1064, the RENACER Act, which passed the House 387-35. It had previously passed Senate (apparently without a vote) and went on to the President, who signed it into law. RENACER stands for “Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021”. The goal of the legislation is “To advance the strategic alignment of United States diplomatic tools toward the realization of free, fair, and transparent elections in Nicaragua and to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to protect the fundamental freedoms and human rights of the people of Nicaragua, and for other purposes.” Among the points listed - “The United States should align the use of diplomatic engagement and all other foreign policy tools, including the use of targeted sanctions, in support of efforts by democratic political actors and civil society in Nicaragua to advance the necessary conditions for free, fair, and transparent elections in Nicaragua.” - Nov. 3, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.4686 - Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021, which passed 403-17. This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations. - September 28, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.256: To repeal the 2002 AUMF Against Iraq Resolution. The bill passed the House 268 – 161 and moved on to the Senate. - June 17, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach is a cosponsor of H.R.2718 - Maximum Pressure Act. Purpose is: To impose additional sanctions with respect to Iran and modify other existing sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other purposes. One of the leading sentences in the bill states: “Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. It seeks “death to America” and the destruction of the state of Israel.” The bill states that the JCPOA was fatally flawed and also states that it is the policy of the United States to deny Iran all paths to nuclear weapons and ICBM capability, roll back its malign influence in the Middle East, to support the human rights of the Iranian people, to require that any new agreement with Iran be submitted to the Senate for ratification, and that all sanctions should be kept in place until the regime meets a set of 12 demands laid out in 2018 by then Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. This bill has subsequently been referred to the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. - April 21, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against the NO BAN Act, H.R.1333, a bill which imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. The legislation also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination. This bill passed the House 218-208. - April 21, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted “yea” on H.Res.134: Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve Parliament to resume their duties. The resolution passed 398 – 14. - March 19, 2021 [congress.gov]

“We must secure our borders and build the southern border wall. Michelle will stand up to efforts by the radical left to abolish Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and promote open borders and sanctuary cities. She will work with law enforcement officials to restore the rule law and order and is committed to helping President Trump finish the southern border wall and support our ICE agents as they remove unlawful entrants and violent gang members from our county to keep America safe.” - January 1, 2020 [issue position on immigration @ votesmart.org]

Promote stability by replacing US military aid with development aid.

Rep. Fischbach was one of a a bipartisan group of House members who traveled to Poland, where they met with Ukrainian refugees and Ukrainian officials, the Polish prime minister and American troops. She says Poland, Romania, and other surrounding countries are “really looking to help Ukraine win this any way they can.” Fischbach says humanitarian aid is always something the US can help with, but Polish officials said some US regulations are hindering the flow of aid to organizations helping refugees. She says they’ll be addressing that issue on the federal level.- April 10, 2022 and April 20,2022 press releases at https://fischbach.house.gov

Rep. Fischbach was one of a small group of legislators who signed a letter to the Biden administration, calling for a humanitarian aid airlift to Ukraine. Because of the risk of planes being down in Ukrainian airspace, the letter suggests recruiting pilots from countries viewed as non-hostile to Russia. The final paragraph of the letter states: “The U.S. has a moral responsibility to save lives where possible in Ukraine. Establishing and organizing an international humanitarian aid airlift provides the U.S. and our allies and partners with a non-escalatory method of accomplishing this while countering Putin’s goal to starve the people of Ukraine.” - March 21, 2022 https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1592254/l

Rep. Fischbach voted “NO” on H.Amdt.165 to H.R.4521. This amendment, which failed 175-255, would have required the Treasury Secretary to conduct an analysis of the humanitarian impact of the confiscation of the assets of Afghanistan’s central bank, as well as its impact on the political power of the PRC and other entities in the region, and any increase in illicit financial activities involving the PRC that may have occurred as a result. - Feb. 3, 2022 https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202225

Support resolution of the Israeli Palestinian conflict through determined, balanced and multilateral diplomacy.

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023: To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities. This bill passed the House 320-91 and has been referred to the Senate. - May 1, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6090/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.883, which passed the House 377-44, with one vote of “present”. This resolution expresses the sense that the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and must be strongly condemned. The resolution states that the slogan is divisive and does a disservice to Israelis, Palestinians, and all those in the region who seek peace. - April 16, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/883

Rep. Fischbach cosponsored (on Jan. 29, 2024), and then voted in favor of, H.Res.966: Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel. More broadly, this resolution condemns acts of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, including those acts committed by Hamas on and since October 7, 2023. The resolution also calls on all nations to criminalize rape and sexual assault and hold accountable all perpetrators of sexual violence, including state and non-state armed groups. The resolution passed the House by a vote of 418-0, with 1 vote of “present”. - February 14, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/966

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. The bill failed in the House even though the vote vote was 250 Yes to 180 No, because a 2/3 majority was required.- Feb. 6, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7217

Rep. Fischbach voted yes to H.R.6679: No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act. This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States. This bill passed the House 422-2, with 1 present and 6 not voting and has been referred to the Senate. - January 31, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6679/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.894: Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. One of the points of the resolution is that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism”. The resolution passed the House 311-14, with 92 members voting “present” and 17 “not voting”. - December 5, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/894/text

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.793, which passed the House 414 - 0. This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families. - Nov. 28, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/793

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.888 - Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist. This resolution also (1) recognizes that denying Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (2) rejects calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) condemns the Hamas-led attack on Israel. The resolution passed the House 412-1 where one member voted “present” and 21 others did not vote. – Nov. 28, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/888/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.845: Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for (allegedly) promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel. The resolution passed the House 234-188. - November 7, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/845/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which would provide $14.3B in FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. The bill passed the House 226-196 and has moved on to the Senate for consideration. - November 2, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6126

After having cosponsored it on 10/11/2023, Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.771: Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution passed the House 412 - 10. - October 25, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/771/

Excerpts from an email message from Rep. Fischbach to constituents after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel and the ensuing Israeli bombardment and siege of Gaza: : “Make no mistake, Hamas is an Iran-backed terrorist organization….. Israel has every right to defend itself against these terrorist attacks, and the United States stands by their side as they do.” “…. The Biden Administration recently considered releasing $6 billion in funding to Iran, intended for humanitarian purposes….. I have joined my colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to freeze all proposed funding for Iran, fully enforce sanctions on Iranian oil exports to China, and prevent Iran from accessing any further Special Drawing Rights (SDR) from the International Monetary Fund.” “I continue to pray for and grieve with the families who have lost their loved ones. I condemn the actions of Hamas. I stand with Israel and the Jewish people.” - October 16, 2023

Rep. Fischbach cosponsored H.Res.768: Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. This resolution has been referred to House Foreign Affairs. – October 10, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/768/

Following Israeli President Herzog’s address to a joint session of Congress, Rep. Fischbach and the other Republican members of the House delegation from Minnesota issued the following statement: “We strongly condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms, which is why we proudly voted to affirm our relationship with Israel and reject the absurd notion that Israel is a racist state. Despite recent comments made by some in our delegation, we Minnesota Republicans are united in standing with Israel and committed to doing everything possible to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.” - July 19, 2023 https://fischbach.house.gov/2023/7/minnesota-republican-delegation-issues-statement-supporting-israel-and-condemning-anti-semitism

Rep. Fischbach voted yes to H.Con.Res.57 – Expressing the sense of Congress that (1) Israel is not a racist or apartheid state, that (2) Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and (3) the US will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel. The resolution passed the House 412-9 and on 7/25/2023 it passed the Senate by unanimous consent. - July 18, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/57/

Rep. Fischbach was among a group of congresspeople who sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas in support of Israel’s participation in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Israel is under consideration to be added to the program after it was discussed in a bilateral meeting between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in August. If accepted, Israel would join a group of allies who already benefit from participation in the program, including Australia, South Korea, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, France, and Greece. “Israel’s participation in this program would grow the U.S. economy, strengthen national security at each of our borders, and increase opportunities for people-to-people exchange, which bolsters our already unique bilateral relationship,” the Members wrote in their letter. - Nov. 23, 2021 [ https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C4310EF6-CE5E-4132-B6D7-847EB2993D5B ]

Rep. Fischbach was one of a large group of House members who signed a letter to President Biden expressing opposition to plans to re-open the U.S. consulate general in Jerusalem, an office which would provide separate diplomatic outreach to Palestinians. Several reasons were given for the opposition to this move, including that it supposedly contravenes the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, legislation which has strong bipartisan support, as well as the opposition of Israel, and that it would “turn a blind eye to the Palestinian Authority engaging in the real obstacles to peace.” - October 27, 2021 [ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1569867/]

On June 29, 2021, Rep. Fischbach became a co-sponsor of H.R.2748 - Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021. The bill has since come out of the Foreign Affairs Committee and was ordered to be reported. This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions. - Sept. 30, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted yes in favor of H.R.5323, the Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022. This bill provides $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The bill passed, 420 yeas to 9 nays. - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

“Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight in solidarity with the State of Israel. As the only democracy in the Middle East, Israel is among our greatest allies and friends. Since the beginning, Israel has had two goals: to live as a Jewish state and to do so in peace. This was true at its founding, and it remains true today. But just as it has been throughout history, Israel again finds itself under attack, this time by Hamas terrorists, who, with the help of Iran, are bent on destroying the only Jewish state in the world.

Does Israel not have a right to defend itself? Make no mistake, Hamas is not interested in peace. They want to destroy Israel and its people, and are willing to use women, children, and journalists as human shields to do so. Some, including Members of this body, have taken to propaganda to paint Israel as the aggressor, but that is nothing more than cheap gaslighting. Israel is not now, nor have they ever been, an aggressor state. Its only actions have been in its own defense. There is simply no moral equivalence between a nation defending itself and those who would use terrorism to annihilate the Jewish people. In fact, defeating this terrorism is a prerequisite for peace. Mr. Speaker, these ongoing attacks are exactly why the United States must stand with our Israeli allies, condemn Hamas terrorists, and sanction those who provide them support. I call on all Members of this distinguished body to continue our long history of support for our Israeli allies.” - May 19, 2021 [floor speech, https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1528439/three-major-crises]

Rep. Fischbach signed a letter from 110 members of the House to President Biden asserting Israel’s right to self defense and the importance of security assistance to Israel. “ We must work together to help our ally defend itself from Hamas and other threats, and to cut off the support to Hamas that enables it to kill and injure Israeli and Palestinian civilians.” The letter also urges investigation of whether Hamas is using human shields, a determination which would lead to mandatory sanctions. - May 19, 2021 [votesmart.org]

B. Build an infrastructure for peace and prosperity:

Develop and strengthen alternatives to military force such as civilian peacekeeping forces, diplomacy, mediation and conflict resolution, and significantly grow the US diplomatic corps.

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.2766, the Uyghur Policy Act of 2023. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State. The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs may make certain funds available to human rights advocates working on behalf of Uyghurs and members of other persecuted minority groups from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Any such funds shall be used to facilitate the presence of human rights advocates at public diplomacy forums to speak on issues related to the human rights and religious freedoms of persecuted minority groups in China. The State Department must ensure that Uyghur language training is available to Foreign Service officers, and that a Uyghur-speaking member of the Foreign Service is assigned to U.S. diplomatic and consular posts in China. This bill passed the House on 2/15/2024 by a vote of 414-6, and it has been referred to the Senate. - Feb. 15, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2766

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.8393, the Puerto Rico Status Act, which passed the House 233-191 and moved on to the Senate. This bill provides for a vote to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status. Eligible voters would be given a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood. - December 15, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8393

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.Res.1519, which passed the House 217-201. This bill sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status. - Dec. 15, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1519/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.4785: To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity. Among other things, the bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State and also requires the State Department to ensure that a Uyghur-speaking member of the Foreign Service is assigned to U.S. diplomatic and consular missions in China. The bill passed the House 407-17 and moved on to the Senate. - December 1, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4785/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.4133, the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act. This legislation allocates funds for purposes such as (1) promoting citizen safety, security, and the rule of law in the Caribbean; (2) prioritizing efforts to combat corruption; and (3) promoting the rule of law in the Caribbean and countering influence from authoritarian regimes. This bill passed the House 340-86 and has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4133

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.5665, the Combating International Islamophobia Act. The bill, which passed the House 219-212, establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia to be headed by the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia. The bill also requires information about Islamophobia to be included in certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries. No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote BDS or to endorse a Muslim ban. The bill has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. - Dec. 14, 2021 [congress.gov] .

Commit the US to strengthening the United Nations and approving agreements and treaties such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty that reduce the risk of war.

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.149: Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. This resolution, which passed the House 390-9, also declares that illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (a 1948 treaty adopted by the UN General Assembly); (2) claims that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) asserts that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death. – March 19, 2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/149/

Rep. Fischbach cosponsored H.R.343, the No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act. (WHO is an agency of the UN.) This bill, which has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs committee, prohibits the United States from providing any assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization. - May 31, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/343

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.Amdt.44 to H.R.21, the Strategic Production Response Act. The amendment would limit the plan where oil and gas leasing would be inconsistent with the goals of the Paris Climate Accords. The amendment failed 199 - 229, while H.R.21 passed 221 – 205 and was referred to the Senate. - Jan. 27, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/118th-congress/house-amendment/44

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.7276, the Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act. Its purpose is to direct the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and any other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. This bill passed the House 418–7. - April 6, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7276

Rep. Fischbach was one of a large group of lawmakers who signed a letter to President Biden saying that Congress must have a say in any new Iran deal. Quote from letter: “If you forge an agreement with the Supreme Leader of Iran without formal Congressional approval, it will be temporary and non-binding and will meet the same fate as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).” - Feb. 16, 2022 https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1591754/

Rep. Fischbach voted “YES” on H.Amdt.167 to H.R.4521. This amendment, which failed 196-235, would have rescinded U.S. participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.- Feb. 3, 2022 [https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202227 ]

Commit to just and sustainable economic development strategies around the world.

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.8446, the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act, a bill introduced by her Minnesota colleague Rep. Betty McCollum. This bill passed the House 331-95 and has moved on to the Senate. - Sept. 29, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8446

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.1456, the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act. The bill passed the House 290-125 and has been referred to the Senate. - September 19, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1456

Rep. Fischbach is an original cosponsor of H.Con.Res.92 - Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. This bill, which is intended to reduce the cost of transportation related to humanitarian relief operations, has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. "This resolution is a common-sense, win-win solution to the rise in food insecurity as a result of Putin's egregious invasion of Ukraine. Minnesota farmers are able to play a key role in ensuring the Ukrainian people have access to nutritious food," said Rep. Michelle Fischbach. "By removing unnecessary red tape, American farmers and ranchers can more efficiently aid our allies in the conflict area." Under current law, cargo preference requirements require 50 percent of Title II food aid shipments to be carried on U.S. flagged vessels. H.Con.Res. 92 would temporarily waive this requirement to expedite deliveries of food aid to Ukraine and other affected countries until February 2025. - - May 20, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/92/ & — May 26, 2022 https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1615923/rep-fischbach-colleagues-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-expedite-food-aid

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.7081, the Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022. This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make efforts to secure debt relief for Ukraine. The bill, which passed the House 362-56, has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. - May 11, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7081

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.4693, the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act. This bill, which sets out programs and directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally, passed the House 384-44, subsequently passed the Senate by voice vote on 9/20/2022 and was signed by the President on 10/19/2022, becoming public law. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4693

Rep. Fischbach voted “Yes” to amendments H.Amdt.163 and H.Amdt 168 to H.R.4521, the America Competes Act of 2022. These respective amendments, which both passed the House, require that (1) the Department of State provide an annual briefing to Congress on China's progress and efforts to meet emission goals and commitments; and that (2) the United States to seek to require the Chinese Communist Party to match emission cutting targets established by the United States. - Feb. 3 & 4, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4521/amendments

Rep. Fischbach voted “NO” on H.Amdt.161 to H.R.4521. This amendment, which failed 181-248, would have directed the State Department to report on the impact of US sanctions on innovation, emissions reduction, climate cooperation, and economic justice. - Feb. 3, 2022 [ https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202221 ]

“He [Biden] prefers to cancel pipelines in the U.S. that would increase energy independence and encourage Russia to build pipelines, forcing us to depend on adversaries for fuel and paying more for it.” - Jan. 23, 2022 newsletter [https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101342&c=MN07MF]

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.4111, the Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act, which passed the House 391-29. This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for the fund to promote international standards and best practices with respect to sovereign debt contracts and to provide technical assistance to fund members. Such assistance should focus on lower middle-income countries in order to enhance their capacity to evaluate the legal and financial terms of sovereign debt contracts with private sector creditors. - October 25, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.1228, the Libya Stabilization Act, which passed 386-35. This bill provides statutory authority for a 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. The bill urges the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya. The Department of State must work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, and the Department of the Treasury must urge international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya. - Sept. 28, 2021 [congress.gov]

C. Dismantle the infrastructure that encourages militaristic responses to conflicts:

Significantly reduce the US defense budget, increase its transparency and ensure the military is accountable for its defense expenditures.

Rep. Fischbach voted against the conference report for the $886.3 billion FY2024 NDAA. The bill, which had previously passed the Senate, passed the House 310-118 and was signed by the President on 12/22/2023, becoming public law. - December 14, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2670

Rep. Fischbach voted YES to H.R.4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which appropriates specific amounts for the different areas of the military. The bill passed 218-210. Also, here are Rep. Fischbach’s votes on a few selected amendments to H.R.4365: YES to H.Amdt.359, which would have decreased Section 8104, Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative by $300,000,000, and increased the Spending Reduction Account by $300,000,000 (failed 104-330); YES to H.Amdt.369, which would have prohibited security assistance to Ukraine (failed 93-339); YES to H.Amdt.370, which would have prohibited the use of funds to transfer cluster munitions (failed 160-269). - September 27-28, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4365/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.2670, the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House 219-210 and on 7/27/2023, passed the Senate by unanimous consent. Also, here are some of her earlier votes on selected amendments to the bill: YES, to H.Amdt.225, to strike $300 million from Ukraine funding, which failed 89-341; YES, to H.Amdt.226, to prohibit security assistance for Ukraine, which failed 70 – 358; YES, to H.Amdt.228, to require the President to submit a report to Congress that contains a strategy for US involvement in Ukraine, which failed 129-301; YES, to H.Amdt.229, to strike a section of the bill extending lend-lease authority to Ukraine, which failed 71 - 360; NO, to H.Amdt.230, to prohibit the use of funds for the sustainment of the B83-1 bomb, which failed 198-217; NO, to H.Amdt.231, to strike the prohibition on the reduction of the total number of nuclear armed Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) deployed in the US, which failed 160-266; YES, to H.Amdt.243, to prohibit the sale or transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine, which failed 147-276; YES, to H.Amdt.245, to strike the authorization of funds to NATO for the joint fund established for the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic initiative (DIANA), which failed 79 – 353; YES, to H.Amdt.246, to express a sense of Congress that the US should not continue subsidizing NATO member countries who don’t invest in their own defense by meeting the 2014 Wales Summit Defense Spending Benchmark, which failed 212 – 218; YES, to H.Amdt.249, to prohibit any funding authorized by the Act or otherwise made available for DOD for FY24 to provide any support to the Taliban and prohibits any form of sanctions relief or mitigation unless explicitly authorized by Congress in subsequent legislation, which passed 247 – 185; YES, to H.Amdt.255, to prohibit the DOD from carrying out the President's Administration climate change executive orders, which passed 217 – 216. – July 13 – 14, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2670

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, including the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, as well as supplemental appropriations to support Ukraine. This bill passed the House 225-201 and was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022. – December 23, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2617

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of the $858 billion 2023 NDAA. Specifically, she voted yes for H.R.1512, a bill which concurred with an amended version of H.R.7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023. H.R.1512 passed the House 350-80; the NDAA subsequently passed the Senate on 12/15/2022 and was signed by the President on 12/23/2022, becoming public law. - December 8, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1512/ & https://news.usni.org/2022/12/08/house-passes-fy-2023-ndaa-that-authorizes-858b-for-national-defense

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.6833: Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act 2023. This act provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through December 16, 2022 and provides $12.3B in supplemental appropriations for assistance to Ukraine. This legislation passed both House and Senate and became public law. - Sept. 30, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6833/

Rep. Fischbach voted against all of the following amendments to H.R.7900, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023: H.Amdt.246 (passed 218-207) that would require the Defense Department to publish on the Internet the proceedings of military commissions; H.Amdt.252 (passed 215-212) that would authorize up to $5 million of annual spending on programs to mitigate civilian harm from military actions; H.Amdt.253 (failed 78-350) that would reduce the bill's authorized amount by $100 billion without modifying amounts authorized for harmless personnel, civilian pay and benefits, and the Defense Health Program; H.Amdt.254 (failed 151-277) that would reduce the bill's authorized amount by approximately $37 billion; H.Amdt.255 (failed 155-272) that would repeal the statutory requirement for the Defense Department to submit unfunded priorities lists to Congress; H.Amdt.256 (failed 208-221) that would allow the Navy to retire nine Littoral Combat Ships; H.Amdt.257 (passed 216-209) that would end limits on funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization; H.Amdt.258 (failed 118-309) that would prevent testing and development of the new Sentinel (GBSD) nuclear missile and instead extend the existing Minuteman III ICBM through at least 2040; H.Amdt.259 (failed 156-270) that would strike the prohibition on the reduction of the total number of nuclear armed Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles deployed in the United States; H.Amdt.272 (failed 155-273) that would prohibit U.S. military presence in Syria without Congressional approval within one year of enactment; H.Amdt.273 (failed 208-217) that would require the State Department to establish and staff Climate Change Officer positions to be posted at U.S. embassies, consulates, or diplomatic missions to provide climate change mitigation expertise, engage with international entities on climate change, and facilitate bilateral and multilateral cooperation on climate change; H.Amdt.274 (failed 207-219) that would establish an Office of Climate Resilience; H.Amdt.276 (passed 244-179) that would prohibit the President from selling or exporting new F-16s or F-16 upgrade technology or modernization kits to Turkey unless the President provides a certification to Congress that such a transfer is in the national interest of the United States and includes a detailed description of concrete steps taken to ensure that such F-16s are not used by Turkey for repeated unauthorized territorial overflights of Greece. Rep. Fischbach also voted against the overall bill (H.R. 7900 passed 329-101) to authorize $850 billion of fiscal 2023 spending at the Defense Department and military construction programs, and prescribe military personnel levels for the year. – July 13-14, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7900

Rep. Fischbach voted yes on H.R.7691, the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022. This bill provides $40.1 billion in FY2022 emergency supplemental appropriations for activities to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Among other things, the bill provides appropriations for defense equipment, migration and refugee assistance, regulatory and technical support regarding nuclear power issues, emergency food assistance, economic assistance, and seizures of property related to the invasion. The bill, which passed the House 368-57, subsequently passed the Senate, was signed by the President and became law. - May 11, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7691

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of S.3522, the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022, which passed the House 417-10. This legislation, which previously passed the Senate by voice vote, temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government or the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The bill was signed by the president on May 9 and thus became law. - April 28, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3522

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.Res.1065, which passed the House 220-205. This bill sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 3522) to provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to protect civilian populations in Ukraine from Russian military invasion. - April 28, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1065/

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of S.1605, the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House 363-70. - December 7, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act. This bill, which passed 316 – 113, authorizes $777.9 billion of military spending and military construction programs and establishes military personnel levels for fiscal 2022. - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against Amdt. #120 to the 2022 NDAA. This amendment, which failed 142-286, would have reduced defense funding to no more than what was requested by the president. - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against Amdt.#119 to the 2022 NDAA. This amendment, which failed 86-332, would have reduced the bill’s overall authorization by 10%, with some exclusions. - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against Amdt.#117 to the 2022 NDAA. This amendment, which failed 118-299, would have prohibited the use of funds for the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program (ICBMs). - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach signed a letter from members of the Minnesota Congressional delegation to Secretary Kendall and General Brown of the United States Air Force expressing strong support for the C-130 mission at the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing. The letter was prompted by “deep concerns with the proposed reductions of the C-130 fleet between fiscal years 2020 and 2025, and the direct impact they would have on the 133rd Airlift Wing….. Minnesota's C-130 operations support a broad array of services - many of which support critical homeland security missions.” - August 12, 2021 [ https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=ADA09E0E-82E4-4C7B-AD92-7E234CD65D9C ]

Reduce the number of military bases and military personnel in the U.S. and overseas.

Rep. Fischbach voted against H.Con.Res.21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the US Armed Forces from Syria. The resolution failed 321 No – 103 Yes. - March 8, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/21

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.1130: Expressing support for the sovereign decision of Finland and Sweden to apply to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as calling on all members of NATO to ratify the protocols of accession swiftly. The resolution, which also opposes any attempt by the Russian government to act in an adverse way in response to Finland and Sweden's decision to apply to join NATO, passed the House 394-18. - July 18, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1130

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.Res.831 - Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This bill passed the House 362 - 63. - April 5, 2022. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/831/

“Biden chose to withdraw from Afghanistan in the worst way possible, evacuating our troops before evacuating all our citizens, leading to the death of 13 service members in an attack. Many Americans are still trapped in the Taliban-controlled country. Late last year, the State Department estimated that about 300 U.S. citizens are still in the country.” - Jan. 23, 2022 https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101342&c=MN07MF

Rep. Fischbach cosponsored H.Res.701 - Requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of State, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents in their possession referring or relating to certain aspects of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. This bill has been referred to HFAC. - October 5, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach is a co-sponsor of H.R.5392 - To amend the Military Selective Service Act to allow women to elect to register for the draft. This bill has been referred to the House Armed Services Committee. - September 28, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against Amdt. #111 to the 2022 NDAA. This amendment, which failed 141-286, would have prohibited US military presence in Syria without congressional approval. - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach signed a letter from members of the House Republican freshman class expressing concerns about the “rapidly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan” and asking for the urgent prioritization of the evacuation of American citizens and our Afghan partners. Here is an excerpt: “With these grave concerns in mind, we ask that you provide a briefing to Congress as soon as possible on your administration’s plan to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies. We would also ask that you brief our members on your plan going forward to prevent terrorists from capitalizing on the instability in Afghanistan. As members of Congress, we also need to understand how and why your administration had such a poor grasp of the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. The American people and our nation’s veterans who served in Afghanistan deserve to have a full accounting of the diplomatic, defense, and intelligence failures that led to the crisis we are witnessing today.”

The letter also indicated a belief that US military involvement in Afghanistan was worthwhile: “The world has undoubtedly been a safer place because of the efforts to deny terrorist groups the ability to use Afghanistan as a base of operations.” - August 16, 2021 [https://owens.house.gov/media/press-releases/owens-joins-freshman-republicans-blasting-biden-afghanistan-failure]

"What's happening in Afghanistan is an embarrassment to our nation--a direct result of President Biden's incompetence and his Administration's mismanagement of our exit strategy in the Middle East. As this Administration's recklessness puts American lives in danger, the president is nowhere to be found. The Biden Administration has abjectly failed in its duty to keep the American people safe, both at home and abroad.” - August 16, 2021 [https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases]

Discontinue the practice of providing military equipment or training assistance to human rights abusers.

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.3152, the Fight CRIME Act, a bill which imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran’s missile program. The bill passed the House 403-8 and has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. - Sept. 12, 2023 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3152

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.7025, Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act of 2022. This bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to take actions to ensure that the international financial assistance it provides does not go to any foreign security force unit (e.g., a military or paramilitary unit) where there is a reasonable belief that the unit has committed a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. The bill passed the House 378-43 and has moved on to the Senate. -- July 18, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7025

Rep. Fischbach voted in favor of H.R.6089, Stop Iranian Drones Act, which passed the House 424-2 and has been referred to Senate Foreign Relations. This bill adds drones to the list of weapons for which individuals or entities that provide such weapons to Iran can be sanctioned. - April 27, 2022 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6089

Rep. Fischbach voted NO on, H.R.3485, the Global Respect Act. This bill, which passed the House 227-206, would impose visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in violating the human rights of individuals due to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. - Feb. 9, 2022 [https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3485/ ]

Rep. Fischbach voted against Amdt.#114 to the 2022 NDAA. This amendment, which passed 223-204, would end maintenance support for the Saudi Air Force units responsible for airstrikes resulting in civilian casualties. - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach voted against Amdt.#113 to the 2022 NDAA. This amendment, which passed 219-207, would end logistical support for, and US participation, in the Yemen War. - September 23, 2021 [congress.gov]

Rep. Fischbach was one of 331 House members who signed a letter to the Chair and the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, urging continued strong support for the full funding of security assistance to Israel. Among other things, the letter states, “Congress is committed to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge and its ability to defend itself, by itself, against persistent threats…..Reducing funding or adding conditions on security assistance would be detrimental to Israel’s ability to defend itself against all threats.” - April 22, 2021 [Rep. Ted Deutch’s website]

Rep. Fischbach voted “aye” on H.R.1392, the Protection of Saudi Dissidents act of 2021, which passed the House 350-71. This bill imposes limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. - April 21, 2021 [congress.gov]