{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=9373FBE1-560B-4E28-9449-58593FD3CB3E", "House Members Commemorate One-Year Anniversary of President Donald Trump's Official Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel", "2018-12-07", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "TN", "Scott DesJarlais", "D000616", "desjarlais.house.gov", "desjarlais", "https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and 42 cosponsors introduced a resolution to commemorate the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump\u2019s official recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel and the announcement of his intention to relocate the American embassy to Jerusalem. Congressman Biggs, along with many of the cosponsors, released the following statements:\n\n\u201cIsrael is one of the United States\u2019 most enduring allies, and President Trump kept a significant promise by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel\u2019s capital and announcing his intention to move our embassy to Jerusalem. That embassy was opened in Jerusalem earlier this year. These milestones signify our commitment to our ally. I thank my many colleagues who joined me in this resolution.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)\n\n\u201cI am pleased to be an original cosponsor on this important legislation. This year has marked a restoration of the U.S.-Israel relationship. President Trump\u2019s moving of the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem was monumental not because he is the first president to promise this move, but because he is the only president who made good on that promise. I have supported moving the embassy since my start in Congress and am proud to have seen it come to fruition. I want to thank my colleague Rep. Biggs for initiating this great commemoration and for working with me collaboratively on the final bill.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)\n\n\u201cToday, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of President Trump\u2019s momentous decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the recognized capital of Jerusalem. During his campaign, President Trump committed to finally make this move, and I applaud him displaying strong leadership and courageous action in support of one of America\u2019s closest allies in the world.\u201d \u2013 House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01)\n\n\u201cMy support remains unwavering for President Trump\u2019s courageous and just decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This decision is a profound reflection of the President\u2019s commitment to fulfilling his promises and advancing peace in the Middle East.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Gregg Harper (MS-03)\n\n\u201cOne year ago, President Trump announced his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the unquestionable capital of Israel. The United States was the first to recognize Israel\u2019s independence in 1948. This May, we celebrated 70 years of Israeli independence, and in a sign of our support, ceremoniously moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, again becoming the first country to do so. I applaud President Trump\u2019s leadership as we continue to reinforce our commitment to our closest friend and ally, Israel, and support her right to defend herself.\u201d \u2013 Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08)\n\n\u201cJerusalem is the rightful capital of Israel. The recognition of this reality continues to build on our two nation\u2019s special bond which is why I support Representative Biggs\u2019 resolution to commemorate the anniversary of the President\u2019s declaration. Our ally has continuously stood by our side, and we should continue to stand by them.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06)\n\n\u201cMoving our embassy to Jerusalem, Israel\u2019s self-declared, historic, and eternal capital, sent a strong message to the world, that Israel is an ally of the United States and a bulwark of democracy and freedom in the Middle East.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04)\n\n\u201cOn the one-year anniversary of President Trump\u2019s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a momentous event, I am proud to co-sponsor this resolution affirming our support for the United States\u2019 strongest Middle East ally, a Jewish homeland, and the Israeli people. Although Congress authorized moving the U.S. embassy more than two decades ago, only our current President, fulfilling a promise other presidents have made but broken, had the courage to act. Anti-Semitism and terrorist threats must never deter us from standing up for our principles, including a free and independent Israel with Jerusalem as its capital. In fact, standing up for our principles and supporting our allies is essential to creating peace and stability in the region.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04)\n\n\u201cAs this resolution memorializes, the relocation of United States Embassy in Jerusalem is further proof that President Trump is keeping his promises to the American people. Seventy years after the official formation of Israel and more than 20 years after the United States Congress voted to recognize Jerusalem as its capital, this fulfilled promise signals strong support for our friend and ally.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26)\n\n\u201cI am honored to join my colleagues in recognizing the one-year anniversary of the United States moving our embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem\u2014the eternal capital. This strong and historic move will forever stand as a message to the rest of the world that the U.S. stands with our Jewish brothers and sisters in the world\u2019s only Jewish state.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Tedd Budd (NC-13)\n\n\u201cOn the one year anniversary, I applaud President Donald Trump for fulfilling his campaign pledge to recognize Jerusalem as the rightful capital of Israel. Under the leadership of President Trump, our relationship with Israel has never been stronger. We must never forget the important role Israel plays in the world and I will continue to be a vocal supporter of our eternal friendship.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Alex X. Mooney (WV-02)\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s decision, one year ago, to recognize Jerusalem for what it actually has been and is \u2013the actual capital of Israel, demonstrated great commitment to truth. President Truman had the courage to recognize Israel as an independent nation only minutes after it formed. Since then, we have had eleven Presidents who discussed Jerusalem as the true capital of Israel, but did not recognize it formally. A year ago, our president kept another of his promises made to the American people. This historic decision displayed to the world that the United States will fervently stand with its ally, Israel. I am proud we have a President who courageously did the right thing for the United States, for our ally Israel, and for the world, including those parts that do not know it.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01)\n\n\u201cLet today be a world-wide reminder that America stands with Israel, our greatest ally. We recognize that Jerusalem is Israel\u2019s rightful and eternal capital\u2013and shall no longer be questioned.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05)\n\n\u201cThe city of Jerusalem holds a special place in the history of civilization and in the hearts of the people of Israel. By recognizing it as the capital of Israel, President Trump reaffirmed our commitment to a steadfast ally and carried out a law passed overwhelmingly by Congress in 1995. On the first anniversary of this important event, I am proud to join my colleagues in celebrating the ties that continue to join the United States and the State of Israel in friendship.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09)\n\n\u201cIsrael, our strong ally, has the right to determine its capital city. Our president chose to honor their choice by moving the US embassy to Jerusalem, the historic home of the Jewish people. One year after the president\u2019s announcement that we would relocate our embassy, I join my colleagues applauding this historic move and urge other nations to follow the United States\u2019 example.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Dave Brat (VA-07)\n\n\u201cOne year ago, President Donald Trump made a historic announcement to recognize Jerusalem as Israel\u2019s capital and to relocate our embassy there. I applaud President Trump for standing up for one of our closest allies. This recognition is based on ancient history and current political realities, and we must continue to voice that Jerusalem belongs to the people of Israel.\u201d \u2013 Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)\n\n\u201cAmerica and Israel\u2019s unbreakable bond has been cemented through decades of trust, respect, and mutual cooperation. President Trump\u2019s public recognition of Jerusalem as Israel\u2019s eternal capital, and his decision to relocate the US Embassy to Jerusalem, were historic moments for US-Israel relations, now and in the future. I am proud to stand with Israel, and to be a cosponsor of Congressman Biggs\u2019 important resolution.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01)\n\n\u201cA year after recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, we are seeing good progress in the Middle East. It is encouraging to see a number of other countries follow our example in relocating their embassies to the one, true capital of Israel \u2013 Jerusalem. Though there are still challenges to overcome, we will continue standing by our greatest ally. I\u2019m delighted to celebrate this milestone with my colleagues and with the great people of Israel.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14)\n\n\u201cI am excited to be a part of the one year anniversary of Jerusalem\u2019s recognition in Israel. The Administration\u2019s step to recognize Jerusalem as the capitol of the State of Israel and spiritual home for the Jewish people helped further our friendship with Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East. Congress has voted favorably many times in the past on this issue, and past Presidents have campaigned on this only to backtrack in office for fear of angering Palestinian and Arab communities. This year marks the continuance of my strong support on this issue.\u201d \u2013 Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06)\n\n\u201cIsrael is our strongest friend and ally in the Middle East. This time last year, President Trump properly recognized Jerusalem as its capital and showed the world that the United States will always stand with her people,\u201d said Rep. Williams. \u201cFor this reason I am proud to cosponsor Rep. Andy Biggs\u2019 resolution, Commemorating the Anniversary of President Trump\u2019s Recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel. I commend the President for his unwavering support of Israel and for remaining dedicated to backing our allies.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25)\n\n\u201cAll in one year, President Trump made the historic announcement to recognize Jerusalem as Israel\u2019s rightful capital, and the State Department moved the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. These actions were long overdue and exemplify the strong devotion and commitment the Trump Administration and the nation have to Israel. I am thankful to be working hand in hand with President Trump as we both stand wholeheartedly with Israel, our great ally and friend.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03)\n\n\u201cOne year after President Trump publicly recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and soon after moved the U.S. embassy there, the United States remains committed to supporting the State of Israel. I applaud this administration in their decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and the eternal friendship between our countries remains strong.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01)\n\n\u201cOne year ago, President Trump issued a proclamation to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. With Israel\u2019s legislature, Supreme Court, President\u2019s office, and Prime Minister\u2018s office all being located in the city, Jerusalem is the epicenter of governance in the country. Congress has repeatedly voted to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite previous administrations - both Republican and Democratic - failing to deliver. This proclamation, which also relocates our embassy to Jerusalem, is yet another promise that President Trump has fulfilled. As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Israel Victory Caucus, I firmly believe that by moving the United States Embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing it as Israel\u2019s capital, we are sending a strong message of America\u2019s support for our great ally - asserting the belief that Israel is the nation state of the Jewish people, and that Israel has the undeniable right to exist and defend herself.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Bill Johnson (OH-06)\n\n\u201cI was incredibly pleased when President Trump announced the United States\u2019 official recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. As the eternal capital of the Jewish people, this was a long-overdue and necessary action to demonstrate America\u2019s unwavering support on behalf of our strongest ally in the Middle East. I look forward to the ongoing progress we will make to advance the important partnership and longstanding bond between our nations.\u201d \u2013 Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04)\n\n\u201cIt is the diplomatic right of any sovereign nation to choose where their capital is located; and, for 67 years, Israel has recognized Jerusalem as their capital,\u201d said Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA). \u201cI applaud President Trump for moving the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem a year ago, and my good friend Rep. Andy Biggs for commemorating this seismic event between the United States and Israel.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11)\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s relationship with Israel is unique, and it\u2019s strength is the foundation of American leadership in the Middle East. One year ago, President Donald Trump announced that our embassy was to be relocated to Jerusalem, and I was grateful for the opportunity to lead the House delegation to the embassy\u2019s opening in May. The President\u2019s commitment to Promises Made, Promises Kept strengthens our bond with the people of Israel, who know they have an ally in America.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02)\n\n\u201cIsrael has long been a friend and an ally to the United States, and it is a priority of mine to continue to stand with them and fortify our bonds. One year ago that bond was strengthened when the President did the right thing by affirming U.S. Law and recognizing Jerusalem as the eternal and undivided capital of Israel.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02)\n\n\u201cWe have a special partnership with Israel -- the country is our greatest ally in the Middle East and the only democracy in the region. We share the same values regarding individual rights and liberties, and it is essential we stand by them. I am grateful for President Trump\u2019s leadership on this important issue and that he made the move to affirm Jerusalem as Israel\u2019s rightful capital one year ago.\u201d \u2013 Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04)\n\n\u201cIt has been a year since President Trump fulfilled his pledge to move the United States embassy to Jerusalem. This long-overdue action demonstrates the close friendship between the United States and its strongest ally in the region. I know President Trump will continue to strengthen our bond with Israel after neglect from previous Administrations.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Todd Rokita (IN-04)\n\n\u201cOne year ago, President Trump announced that the Unites States officially recognized the city of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Israel has long been our closest ally in the Middle East, and it was a great honor to witness the historic \u2013 and long overdue \u2013 opening of the American Embassy in the holy city of Jerusalem just a few months later. Today, I\u2019m proud to celebrate the anniversary of this recognition, and I look forward to continuing to strengthen the enduring ties between our two nations.\u201d \u2013 Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10)\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:11:43Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=9373FBE1-560B-4E28-9449-58593FD3CB3E"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9980378672480583, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}