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Summary
COI Elimination Act This bill limits U.S. contributions to the United Nations pertaining to the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Current law imposes a cap on the annual U.S. contribution to the U.N. budget. The bill lowers that cap by 25% of the amount budgeted for the commission. The bill also states that it shall be U.S. policy to seek the abolition of the commission and combat systemic anti-Israel bias in international bodies.
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--H.R. 5344 -- To preserve conditions for, and improve the likelihood of, a two-state solution that secures Israels future as a democratic state and a national home for the Jewish people, a viable, democratic Palestinian state, an end to Israels occupation of the Palestinian territories, and peaceful relations between the two states, and to direct the Department of State and other relevant agencies to take steps to accomplish these ends. -H.R. 8282 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill -- A bill to provide FY2023 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs; --Full funding of the $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for Israel pledged in the US-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on security assistance, with new provisions in the bill and its accompanying report that ensure that equipment purchased with FMF is used in a manner consistent with US law and national security policies, including specifying that items supplied pursuant to the MOU may not be used in any way that undermines the prospects of a negotiated two-state solution; --$225 million in Economic Support Funds (ESF) for assistance to the West Bank and Gaza; --Full funding for UNRWA from the Migration and Refugee Account, with an additional $100 million drawn from the Multilateral Assistance Account; --Funding of at least $50 million for programs in the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act; --Report on efforts by both parties to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to combat incitement to violence; --Language opposing extremist settler violence in the West Bank; and --A waiver allowing the President to rejoin UNESCO -S.1061 / H.R.2748 - Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021 - Requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions. -S. 1260 / H.R. 2731 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - The bill seeks to address U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters -S. 4389/H.R. 7223 - COI Elimination Act - The bill seeks to seek the abolish the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. -Letter led by Senator Jeff Merkley and Rep. Melanie Stansbury urged the Biden Administration to engage with the Israeli government to prevent the evictions of Palestinian residents of Masafer Yatta region. -Letter led by Reps. David Price, Barbara Lee, Jennifer Wexton, and Juaquin Castro calling for increased diplomatic engagement around flashpoints in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as settlement expansion and the prisoner payment program. --Letter led by Sen. Van Hollen calling for an independent US investigation into the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American Journalist killed in the West Bank. -Letter led by Reps. Carson, Correa, and Pascrell calling for an independent US investigation into the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American Journalist killed in the West Bank. -Letter led by Re. Mark Pocan urged the Department of State to exert diplomatic pressure to prevent E-1 settlement construction and requesting that the Department provide an update on its steps to discourage the advancement of settlements in E-1 by mid-December.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
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HR 261, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 HR 819, Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act H. Res. 157, S. Res. 72, opposing efforts to lift sanctions on Iran HR 733, Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act HR 857,Iranian Arms Transfer Prevention Act HR 901,No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act HR 1231,Constraining Human Rights Offenders in the Middle East Act HR 1479,Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act HR 1699, a bill to require that Congress be provided opportunity to review and vote on any Iran sanctions relief proposal prior to sanctions being lifted HR 1021,No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act S. 1950 Iran Sanctions Preservation Act HR 4721/S. 2479 UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act HR 5323 Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act S. 2119 Combating BDS Act S. 4366/HR 7987 DEFEND Act HR 7223/S.4389 COI Elimination Act S. 4924/HR 8947, Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act Sarah Margon nomination
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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H.R. 6265, CAPTAGON Act, all provisions. H.R. 7223, COI Elimination Act, all provisions. H.R. 8868, "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022," all provisions. H.R. 9199, PAID OFF Act of 2022, all provisions. H.R. 9203, MAHSA Act, all provisions. H.R. 9596, Uyghur Human Rights Sanctions Review Act, all provisions. H.R. 9606, REGIME Act of 2022, all provisions. S. 4428, "Taiwan Policy Act of 2022, all provisions. S. 4747, Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022, all provisions. S. 4955, Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2022, all provisions. S. 5273, Uyghur Human Rights Sanctions Review Act, all provisions. S.4924, PUNISH Act of 2022, all provisions. Issues related to BDS Movement Against Israel, Chinese Communist Party Human Rights Abuses, Congressional Oversight of U.S. Foreign Policy, DPRK Sanctions, Implementation of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, Implementation of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, Implementation of the Iran Sanctions Act, Implementation of the Russian Oil Price Cap, Implementation of the Ukraine Freedom Support Act, International and Multilateral Organizations, Iran Sanctions, Irans Foreign Policy and Military Strategy, Iranian Human Rights Abuses, Iranian Terrorism Accountability, Palestinian Politics and Terrorism, Russia Sanctions, Trade-Based Money Laundering, U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy and Capabilities, U.S. Indo-Pacific Policy, U.S. Policy on Africa, U.S. Policy on China, U.S. Policy on Europe, U.S. Policy on Hezbollah, U.S. Policy on Iran, U.S. Policy on Israel, U.S. Policy on Korea, U.S. Policy on Latin America, U.S. Policy on Lebanon, U.S. Policy on Russia, U.S. Policy on Syria, U.S. Policy on the Gulf, U.S. Policy on Turkey, U.S. Policy on Ukraine, U.S. Policy on Yemen, U.S. Terrorism Policy, and Venezuela Sanctions (no bill).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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H.Res. 1397 - Condemning the Government of Iran's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini and its crackdown on protesters seeking basic human rights, and supporting the protesters in their demands for freedom. H.Res.1525 - Condemning antisemitism by public figures. H.R.2374/S.3209 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act H.R.6089/S. 3421 - Stop Iranian Drones Act H.R.7223/S.4389 - COI Elimination Act H.R.7987/S.4366 - DEFEND Act of 2022 H.R.9075 - To call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately end violations of the human rights, and facilitate the unconditional, immediate release, of all arbitrarily detained individuals, including peaceful protesters, political prisoners, and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposes. H.R.9291 - To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh S.Con.Res. 47/H.Con.Res.110 A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses S.J.Res. 10 - A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes S.Res. 803 - A resolution condemning the detention and death of Mahsa Amini and calling on the Government of Iran to end its systemic persecution of women S.Res.862 - A resolution calling for the dissolution of the biased United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel S.4746 - Solidify Iran Sanctions Act A letter from Senator Rosen and Representative Manning calling for interagency coordination to combat antisemitism A letter from Representative Phillips calling for greater objectivity in the United Nations investigations of alleged human rights violations in Israel and Palestine A letter from Representative Beyer addressing Israels potential entry into the Visa Waiver Program
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
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S.221 & H.R.852 - United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act H.R.3685 - Hamas International Financing Prevention Act S.1904 - Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H. R. 4346 - The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 S.2120 & H.R.5148 - United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act S.3421 & H.R.6089 - Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021 H.R.7223 & S.4389 - COI Elimination Act S.4746 & H.R.8868 - Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022 S.4554 - Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability Monitoring Act of 2022 H.R.2374 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act S.Res.773 & H.Res.1359 - Commemorating the second anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords Declaration S.4653 - Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 H.Con.Res.110 & S.Con.Res.47 - Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses. H.Res.1397 & S.Res.803 - Condemning the Government of Iran's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini and its crackdown on protesters seeking basic human rights, and supporting the protesters in their demands for freedom. Iran International Criminal Court
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $741,474
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Hamas International Financing Prevention Act (H.R. 3685) and S 1899 - Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. oThe President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of any of the targeted groups and the President shall impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. oThe President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities and the President shall impose sanctions on these governments. In addition, the Department of Treasury shall instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose the provision of assistance to an identified government for one year. oThe President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 8282) Provisions related to the COI Elimination Act, the Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act, Annual reports to Congress on international BDS activities, and increased funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism and the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues. This bill makes appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. The UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R.4721/2479) This bill withholds U.S. funding for the UNRWA unless the Department of State makes certifications that neither UNRWA staff and partners nor its funding and facilities are affiliated with terrorism or engaged in the dissemination of anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic ideologies. The bill also requires the State Department to implement a plan to encourage other countries to align their activities and efforts regarding the UNRWA with U.S. policy objectives, including the phase out of the UNRWA by resettling Palestinian refugees in countries other than Israel and in territories not controlled by Israel. United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act (H.R. 852/S.221) This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States. Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement HR 7223 - COI Elimination Act -This bill will set a policy for the United States to seek the abolition of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel; and combat systemic anti-Israel bias at the United Nations Human Rights Council and other international fora. HR 7987/S 4366 - DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill will require the Secretary of Defense to seek cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East to identify an architecture and develop an acquisition approach for certain countries in the Middle East to implement an integrated air and missile defense capability to protect the people, infrastructure, and territory of such countries from cruise and ballistic missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems, and rocket attacks from Iran, and for other purposes. HR 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Provisions related to the DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill will authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
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HR 261, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 HR 819, Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act H. Res. 157, S. Res. 72, opposing efforts to lift sanctions on Iran HR 733, Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act HR 857,Iranian Arms Transfer Prevention Act HR 901,No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act HR 1231,Constraining Human Rights Offenders in the Middle East Act HR 1479,Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act HR 1699, a bill to require that Congress be provided opportunity to review and vote on any Iran sanctions relief proposal prior to sanctions being lifted HR 1021,No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act S. 1950 Iran Sanctions Preservation Act HR 4721/S. 2479 UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act HR 5323 Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act S. 2119 Combating BDS Act S. 4366/HR 7987 DEFEND Act HR 7223/S.4389 COI Elimination Act S. 4924/HR 8947, Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act Sarah Margon nomination
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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--H.J.Res. 87/S.J.Res.56 - Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress --H.Res. 1397 - Condemning the Government of Iran's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini and its crackdown on protesters seeking basic human rights, and supporting the protesters in their demands for freedom. --H.R.2374/S.3209 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act --H.R.7223/S.4389 - COI Elimination Act --H.R.7987/S.4366 - DEFEND Act of 2022 --H.R.9075 - To call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately end violations of the human rights, and facilitate the unconditional, immediate release, of all arbitrarily detained individuals, including peaceful protesters, political prisoners, and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposes. H.R.6089/S. 3421 - Stop Iranian Drones Act S.Con.Res. 47/H.Con.Res.110 A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses S.J.Res. 10 - A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes S.Res. 803 - A resolution condemning the detention and death of Mahsa Amini and calling on the Government of Iran to end its systemic persecution of women S.4746 - Solidify Iran Sanctions Act Letter led by Rep. Pressley raising concerns and requesting information on the Israeli governments designation of six Palestinian nongovernmental organizations as terrorist organizations Letter led by Rep. Gottheimer expressing concerns about a potential nuclear agreement with Iran Letter led by Rep. Pocan and Rep. Schakowsky expressing alarm over the Israeli governments renewed effort to build settlements in the West Bank area known as E-1
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S.221 & H.R.852 - United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act H.R.3685 - Hamas International Financing Prevention Act S.1904 - Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H. R. 4346 - The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 S.2120 & H.R.5148 - United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act S.3421 & H.R.6089 - Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021 H.R.7223 & S.4389 - COI Elimination Act S.4746 & H.R.8868 - Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022 S.4554 - Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability Monitoring Act of 2022 H.R.2374 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act S.Res.773 & H.Res.1359 - Commemorating the second anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords Declaration S.4653 - Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 Iran International Criminal Court
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $640,469
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 8282) Provisions related to the COI Elimination Act, the Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act, Annual reports to Congress on international BDS activities, and increased funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism and the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues. This bill makes appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes. The UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R.4721/2479) This bill withholds U.S. funding for the UNRWA unless the Department of State makes certifications that neither UNRWA staff and partners nor its funding and facilities are affiliated with terrorism or engaged in the dissemination of anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic ideologies. The bill also requires the State Department to implement a plan to encourage other countries to align their activities and efforts regarding the UNRWA with U.S. policy objectives, including the phase out of the UNRWA by resettling Palestinian refugees in countries other than Israel and in territories not controlled by Israel. United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act (H.R. 852/S.221) This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States. Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement Stand With Israel & Reduce The Terrorist Threat The Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 261/S1904) This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment. HR 7223 - COI Elimination Act -This bill will set a policy for the United States to seek the abolition of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel; and combat systemic anti-Israel bias at the United Nations Human Rights Council and other international fora. HR 7987/S 4366 - DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill will require the Secretary of Defense to seek cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East to identify an architecture and develop an acquisition approach for certain countries in the Middle East to implement an integrated air and missile defense capability to protect the people, infrastructure, and territory of such countries from cruise and ballistic missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems, and rocket attacks from Iran, and for other purposes. HR 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Provisions related to the DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill will authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
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HR 261, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 HR 819, Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act H. Res. 157, S. Res. 72, opposing efforts to lift sanctions on Iran HR 733, Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act HR 857,Iranian Arms Transfer Prevention Act HR 901,No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act HR 1231,Constraining Human Rights Offenders in the Middle East Act HR 1479,Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act HR 1699, a bill to require that Congress be provided opportunity to review and vote on any Iran sanctions relief proposal prior to sanctions being lifted HR 1021,No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act S. 1950 Iran Sanctions Preservation Act HR 4721/S. 2479 UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act HR 5323 Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act S. 2119 Combating BDS Act S. 4366/HR 7987 DEFEND Act HR 7223/S.4389 COI Elimination Act Sarah Margon nomination
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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HR 261, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 HR 819, Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act H. Res. 157, S. Res. 72, opposing efforts to lift sanctions on Iran HR 733, Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act HR 857,Iranian Arms Transfer Prevention Act HR 901,No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act HR 1231,Constraining Human Rights Offenders in the Middle East Act HR 1479,Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act HR 1699, a bill to require that Congress be provided opportunity to review and vote on any Iran sanctions relief proposal prior to sanctions being lifted HR 1021,No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act S. 1950 Iran Sanctions Preservation Act HR 4721/S. 2479 UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act HR 5323 Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act S. 2119 Combating BDS Act HR 7223/S.4389 COI Elimination Act Sarah Margon nomination
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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S.221 & H.R.852 - United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act H.R.3685 - Hamas International Financing Prevention Act S.1904 - Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R.2590 - Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act S.2120 - United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act H.R.5148 - United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act H.R.5344 - Two-State Solution Act S.3421 - Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021 H.R.6089 - Stop Iranian Drones Act H.R.7223 - COI Elimination Act S.4389 - COI Elimination Act H.Res.1123 - Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights. Iran International Criminal Court
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $650,750
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--H.R. 5344 -- To preserve conditions for, and improve the likelihood of, a two-state solution that secures Israels future as a democratic state and a national home for the Jewish people, a viable, democratic Palestinian state, an end to Israels occupation of the Palestinian territories, and peaceful relations between the two states, and to direct the Department of State and other relevant agencies to take steps to accomplish these ends. -H.R. 8282 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill -- A bill to provide FY2023 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs; --Full funding of the $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for Israel pledged in the US-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on security assistance, with new provisions in the bill and its accompanying report that ensure that equipment purchased with FMF is used in a manner consistent with US law and national security policies, including specifying that items supplied pursuant to the MOU may not be used in any way that undermines the prospects of a negotiated two-state solution; --$225 million in Economic Support Funds (ESF) for assistance to the West Bank and Gaza; --Full funding for UNRWA from the Migration and Refugee Account, with an additional $100 million drawn from the Multilateral Assistance Account; --Funding of at least $50 million for programs in the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act; --Report on efforts by both parties to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to combat incitement to violence; --Language opposing extremist settler violence in the West Bank; and --A waiver allowing the President to rejoin UNESCO -S.1061 / H.R.2748 - Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021 - Requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions. -S. 1260 / H.R. 2731 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - The bill seeks to address U.S. technology and communications, foreign relations and national security, domestic manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters -S. 4389/H.R. 7223 - COI Elimination Act - The bill seeks to seek the abolish the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. -Letter led by Senator Jeff Merkley and Rep. Melanie Stansbury urged the Biden Administration to engage with the Israeli government to prevent the evictions of Palestinian residents of Masafer Yatta region. -Letter led by Reps. David Price, Barbara Lee, Jennifer Wexton, and Juaquin Castro calling for increased diplomatic engagement around flashpoints in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as settlement expansion and the prisoner payment program. --Letter led by Sen. Van Hollen calling for an independent US investigation into the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American Journalist killed in the West Bank. -Letter led by Reps. Carson, Correa, and Pascrell calling for an independent US investigation into the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American Journalist killed in the West Bank. -Letter led by Re. Mark Pocan urged the Department of State to exert diplomatic pressure to prevent E-1 settlement construction and requesting that the Department provide an update on its steps to discourage the advancement of settlements in E-1 by mid-December.
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The UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R.4721/2479) This bill withholds U.S. funding for the UNRWA unless the Department of State makes certifications that neither UNRWA staff and partners nor its funding and facilities are affiliated with terrorism or engaged in the dissemination of anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic ideologies. The bill also requires the State Department to implement a plan to encourage other countries to align their activities and efforts regarding the UNRWA with U.S. policy objectives, including the phase out of the UNRWA by resettling Palestinian refugees in countries other than Israel and in territories not controlled by Israel. United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act (H.R. 852/S.221) This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States. Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement Stand With Israel & Reduce The Terrorist Threat The Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 261/S1904) This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment. HR 7223 - COI Elimination Act -This bill will set a policy for the United States to seek the abolition of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel; and combat systemic anti-Israel bias at the United Nations Human Rights Council and other international fora. HR 7987/S 4366 - DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill will require the Secretary of Defense to seek cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East to identify an architecture and develop an acquisition approach for certain countries in the Middle East to implement an integrated air and missile defense capability to protect the people, infrastructure, and territory of such countries from cruise and ballistic missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems, and rocket attacks from Iran, and for other purposes. HR 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Provisions related to the DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill will authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
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H.R. 2471, "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022," (issues related to the Israel Relations Normalization Act). H.R. 3965, "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act," all provisions. H.R. 4521, "America COMPETES Act of 2022," (issues related to U.S. Competition with China, U.S. Defense Supply Chain, Foreign Investment Screening, Chinese Influence Operations, and Export Controls) . H.R. 6742, Never Yielding Europes Territory (NYET) Act of 2022, all provisions. H.R. 6940, Israel Anti-Boycott Act, all provisions. H.R. 7139, Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions, all provisions. H.R. 7223, COI Elimination Act, all provisions. H.Res. 985, "Recognizing the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad," all provisions. H.Res. 988, "Calling for justice and accountability for the perpetrators of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992," all provisions. H.Res. 990, A resolution opposing engaging Russia for reviving any form of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, opposing removing terrorism sanctions on Iran while Iran's support of terrorist activities remains unchanged, opposing restoring any form of the JCPOA while the issue of Iran's undeclared nuclear activities remains unresolved, all provisions. S. 1260, "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021," (issues related to U.S. Competition with China, U.S. Defense Supply Chain, Foreign Investment Screening, and Export Controls). S. 3075, "Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022," (issues related to International and Multilateral Organizations). S. 3318, Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act, all provisions. S. 3347, "Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021," all provisions. S. 3532, "A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism," all provisions. S. 3652, Never Yielding Europes Territory (NYET) Act of 2022, all provisions. S. 3877, CURB CIPS Act of 2022, all provisions. Issues related to Chinese Influence Operations, Congressional Oversight of U.S. Foreign Policy, Corruption in International Sports, Corruption in Latin America, Implementation of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, Implementation of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, Implementation of the Iran Sanctions Act, International and Multilateral Organizations, Iran in Latin America, Iran Sanctions, Iran's Foreign Policy and Military Strategy, Palestinian Politics and Terrorism, Russia Sanctions, U.S. Arms Sales, U.S. Cyberspace Strategy in the Indo-Pacific, U.S. Policy in the Eastern Mediterranean, U.S. Policy on Afghanistan, U.S. Policy on Anti-Semitism, U.S. Policy on China, U.S. Policy on Finland, U.S. Policy on Hezbollah, U.S. Policy on Iran, U.S. Policy on Iraq, U.S. Policy on Israel, U.S. Policy on Latin America, U.S. Policy on Lebanon, U.S. Policy on Russia, U.S. Policy on Syria, U.S. Policy on Taiwan, U.S. Policy on the Gulf Region, U.S. Policy on Turkey, U.S. Policy on Yemen, U.S. Sanctions Policy, and U.S. Security Cooperation and Assistance (no bill).
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S.1061 - Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021 H.R.2748 - Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021 S.221 - United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act H.R.852 - United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act H.R.819 - Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act H.R.3685 - Hamas International Financing Prevention Act S.1904 - Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 H.R. 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 H.R.2590 - Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act S.2120 - United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act H.R.5148 - United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act H.R.2374 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act S.3209 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act H.J.Res.49 and S.J.Res.19 - Disapproving of a proposed arms sale to Israel H.R. 4230 - Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act S.1651 - Hizballah in Latin America Accountability Act of 2021 H.R.5039 - Hizballah in Latin America Accountability Act of 2021 S.1637 - Hizballah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2021 H.R.5302 - U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act H.Res.558 - Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members. S.Res.377 - A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization. H.R.5344 - Two-State Solution Act S.3421 - Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021 H.R.6089 - Stop Iranian Drones Act S.3347 - Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021 H.Res.988 - Calling for justice and accountability for the perpetrators of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992. H.R.7223 - COI Elimination Act H.R.7330 - Keeping Israel Safe from Iranian Proxies Act Iran International Criminal Court
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The UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R.4721/2479) This bill withholds U.S. funding for the UNRWA unless the Department of State makes certifications that neither UNRWA staff and partners nor its funding and facilities are affiliated with terrorism or engaged in the dissemination of anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic ideologies. The bill also requires the State Department to implement a plan to encourage other countries to align their activities and efforts regarding the UNRWA with U.S. policy objectives, including the phase out of the UNRWA by resettling Palestinian refugees in countries other than Israel and in territories not controlled by Israel. United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act (H.R. 852/S.221) This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States. Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement Stand With Israel & Reduce The Terrorist Threat The Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 (H.R. 261/S1904) This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment. HR 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 -Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations for 2022 in the amount of $1 billion from the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. -The Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021, to require the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions by expanding and strengthening the Abraham Accords (the term used to refer collectively to agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain marking the public normalization of relations between the two Arab countries and Israel). -This act makes consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance for the situation in Ukraine, and for other purposes. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 is a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill. HR 7223 - COI Elimination Act -This bill will set a policy for the United States to seek the abolition of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel; and combat systemic anti-Israel bias at the United Nations Human Rights Council and other international fora.
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $690,388
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported