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Stephanie Murphy on Foreign Policy

 

 


Call out anti-Israeli bias in the United Nations

The United States and Israel have an unshakable bond grounded in shared democratic and liberal values and common security interests. Stephanie will fight in Congress to preserve Israel's qualitative military edge (QME) by ensuring that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have the tools they need to deter and defend Israel against the full spectrum of traditional and unconventional threats. Israel, like all countries, has the right to self-defense and must remain prepared to defend itself by itself. In Congress, she will promote continued support for Israeli missile defense while exploring opportunities to expand security cooperation in other complex domains like counter-tunneling and cyberspace. In addition to defending Israel on the battlefield, she will also oppose and call out anti-Israeli bias and double standards in relevant United Nations bodies and other international institutions.
Source: 2016 House campaign website StephanieMurphyforCongress.com , Nov 8, 2016

Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism.

Murphy voted YEA The World Bank Accountability Act

Congressional Summary: HR 3326: World Bank Accountability Act: Requires withholding 15% of appropriation if countries borrowing from the World Bank's International Development Association are not implementing the UN Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on North Korea. Withholds an additional 15% if the World Bank approved a loan to a country designated by the US as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Statement in support by Rep. French Hill (R-AR-2): The World Bank's extravagant and unaccountable spending practices have been in conflict with the values of Americans for far too long. This bill helps put an end to sending hard-earned American dollars to despots and corrupt regimes. [We should instead] see these funds used how they were truly intended, which is to help lift individuals out of poverty and put them on the pathway to success.

Statement in opposition by IssueVoter.org: Opponents say that withholding funds may undercut the credibility and leverage the World Bank has to get reforms enacted and implemented. "America's leadership at the World Bank is 'one of the major tools in our soft power arsenal'". If the U.S. cuts obligations too much, it will cede that power.

Statement in opposition by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA-6) on Medium.comJan 22, 2018: H.R. 3326 is taking a hammer approach to a multilateral organization that provides support for millions of people in the world's most impoverished countries. It is also concerning that this legislation is being considered at a time when the Trump Administration is actively seeking to back away from any and all international organizations. Additionally, the World Bank is already implementing a series of reforms.

Legislative outcome: Jan. 17, 2018 House Bill Passed 237-184 (Roll no. 24); bill died in Senate committee.

Source: Congressional vote 17-HR3326 on Jul 20, 2017

Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang.

Murphy voted YEA Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Legislative summary: The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: