Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel, and for other purposes.
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Opposes politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel. Calls on the Administration to increase the use of its influence in international organizations and forums to oppose such acts. Supports state efforts to enact measures that oppose such acts. Reaffirms support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Filing registrants (4)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supported H.Res.354, addressing the safety and security of Jewish communities in Europe; supported H.Res.293, urging Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas and other PA officials to halt incitement and calling upon the U.S. Department of State to monitor and publish information regarding anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiment from the Palestinian Authority; supported S.1789, the U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act; supported S.1617, H.R.2297, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act, to sanction financial institutions complicit in Hezbollahs money laundering and determine if Hezbollah can be designated a foreign narcotics trafficker and a transnational criminal organization; supported H.Res.130 and S.Res.87, encouraging greater cooperation with European governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to combat and respond to anti-Semitism; attention to Global anti-Semitism, including urging Members of Congress to raise issue with counterparts and diplomats; urged congressional action opposing new European Union guidelines for Israeli product labeling,including urged sign-ons to Senate letter to European Union opposing new guidelines for Israeli product labeling, supported H.Res.567 expressing opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas; supported H.Con.Res.100. a measure reaffirming the rights of states to maintain economic sanctions against Iran; supported S.Con.Res.26, a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran; supported H.Res.220, a resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; supported H.Res.318, a resolution condemning resolutions or policies calling for or instituting a boycott of Israeli institutions or scholars by institutions of higher learning and scholarly associations; supported S.2079 reauthorizing of USCIRF; supported inclusion in appropriations package of a restoration of U.S. funding for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), subject to conditions that will maintain severe sanctions against the admission by UN bodies of members not recognized as states by the U.S. Government; supported H.Res.551, a resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation; encouraged members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism and the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; supported a requirement that the State Departments annual country reports on human rights include information on the activities of certain foreign countries in relation to the nature and extent of national laws or enforceable policies regarding the identification and return of or restitution for wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust era assets; supported H.Res.402 expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel; supported S.1682 - Iran Sanctions Relief Oversight Act of 2015;attention to US-Israel relations,relations with Iran and the aftermath of JCPOA, and support for US global leadership with respect to NATO.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supported H.Res.354, addressing the safety and security of Jewish communities in Europe; supported H.Res.293, urging Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas and other PA officials to halt incitement and calling upon the U.S. Department of State to monitor and publish information regarding anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiment from the Palestinian Authority; supported S.1789, the U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act; supported S.1682, the Iran Sanctions Relief Oversight Act, to extend the Iran Sanctions Act through 2026 and require reporting by the Department of Treasury on the use by Iran of funds made available through sanctions relief; opposed Iran nuclear deal as negotiated, and urged strengthening the deal and addressing issues not dealt with in the deal such as terror sponsorship, human rights violations, and regional aggression; supported S.1617, H.R.2297, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act, to sanction financial institutions complicit in Hezbollahs money laundering and determine if Hezbollah can be designated a foreign narcotics trafficker and a transnational criminal organization; supported H.Res.130 and S.Res.87, encouraging greater cooperation with European governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to combat and respond to anti-Semitism; attention to Global anti-Semitism, including urging Members of Congress to raise issue with counterparts and diplomats; supported H.Res.270, a resolution addressing the Palestinian Authority's accession to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the purpose of initiating politically-motivated prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials and leaders; urged efforts to lessen the UN Human Rights Councils inordinate focus on Israel and other UNHRC matters; urged reauthorization of USCIRF and supported S.2079, and advocated on related USCIRF matters, including proposals for structural reform; support for U.S.-Israel relationship and for a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian peace process; supported extending agreement related to Israels purchase of foreign (mostly U.S.) military equipment and training, and supported raising the annual amount of aid to Israel; supported H. Res. 402 opposing BDS against Israel and other actions in opposition to BDS; attention to Middle East affairs, including Egypt; attention to Transatlantic relations;urged members of Congress to join Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.J.Res. 64 - House Resolution of Disapproval on Iran Nuclear Agreement H.J.Res.61 - Senate Resolution of Disapproval on Iran Nuclear Agreement (Cloture Vote) H.R. 3461 - House Resolution of Approval on Iran Nuclear Agreement H.Res. 402 - Sense of the House of Representatives - BDS S. 1617 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 H.R.2297 - Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 H.Res.293 - Expressing concern over anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within the Palestinian Authority
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $849,356
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
2015 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Israel/Middle East peace & security-related issues, including settlements, Jerusalem, US peace efforts, foreign assistance, Palestinians, Gaza, and Iran. Specific legislation in 3Q2015: H Res 402, various House & Senate vehicles related to JCPOA approval/disapproval
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
H.Res.402: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel, and for other purposes; H.R.644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015; H.Res.411: Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; H.R.3461: To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran; H.R.3460: To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran; S.Amdt.2640 to H.J.Res.61: Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 (vehicle for Iran nuclear agreement).
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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