Iran-controlled Hamas terrorists launched a literal war against Israel last week. Our Israeli allies will now do what they must to defend themselves and I stand with them as they confront this violence and these atrocities. Read more about Statement on Hamas War Against Israel
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne issued the following statement condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel and reaffirming America's longstanding support for Israel to defend herself: 
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after Israel’s military announced the beginning of a counteroffensive against Hamas and other Iran-controlled terrorists in the Gaza Strip. 
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Meals for At-Risk Americans Act, which would streamline the application process, provide guidance to states, and increase oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Restaurant Meals Program: 
Iran-controlled Hamas terrorists launched a literal war against Israel last week. Our Israeli allies will now do what they must to defend themselves and I stand with them as they confront this violence and these atrocities. 
On Friday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement: 
I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update on the recent developments concerning the Speaker of the House. 
Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) introduced a resolution demanding President Biden extend an invitation to Taiwan's president to attend this year's APEC forum on an equal footing with leaders of other APEC member states. 
