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A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations.
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This resolution calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and condemns all violence against civilians. Further, the resolution calls on Eritrea to withdraw its military forces from Ethiopia, and it urges all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and work to protect human rights. The resolution also calls on relevant U.S. agencies to take specified actions that encourage an end to the conflict and provide humanitarian support.
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2021 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
IDC Advocacy, Inc has lobbied with Congress and the State Department for a strong U.S. response to the crisis in Lebanon, including: support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and a strong humanitarian response in support of the Lebanese people. IDC has advocated for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate Turkey as a Country-of-Particular Concern. IDC has advocated for legislation that holds the Government of Turkey accountable for human rights violations, especially against its small Christian minority and vulnerable Christian communities in Cyprus and Northeastern Syria. IDC has also advocated for the human rights of Coptic Christians in Egypt. IDC has advocated for a cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia and for unrestricted humanitarian assistance to be provided throughout the country. Currently, IDC is advocating for: S.1637 - Hizballah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2021 S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. H.Res. 558: Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization. H.R.3056 - Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarchate Religious Freedom Act of 2021; H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt; H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933; S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933 H.Res.445 - Condemning all violence and human rights abuses in Ethiopia, and calling on the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of the State of Eritrea to remove all Eritrean troops from Ethiopia, and for all belligerents in the conflict, including the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and Amhara regional forces, and other armed groups to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations. IDC is advocating against H.R.4073 - To restrict security assistance to Lebanon, and for other purposes and H.R. 4230-Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3171-3172; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3171-3172)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3171-3172; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3171-3172)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1427-1428)
Introduced in Senate
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Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
2021 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
IDC Advocacy, Inc has lobbied with Congress and the State Department for a strong U.S. response to the crisis in Lebanon, including: support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and a strong humanitarian response. IDC has advocated for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate Turkey as a Country-of-Particular Concern. IDC has advocated for legislation that holds the Government of Turkey accountable for human rights violations, especially against its small Christian minority. IDC has also advocated for the human rights of Coptic Christians in Egypt. Currently, IDC is advocating for: H.R.3056 - Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarchate Religious Freedom Act of 2021; H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt; S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations; All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933; S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. IDC is advocating against H.R.4073 - To restrict security assistance to Lebanon, and for other purposes and H.R. 4230-Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act. IDC has also lobbied for the following resolutions: S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations pertaining to the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
2021 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Lobbied in support of S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations pertaining to the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. As it pertained to S.Res. 97, (1) lobbied for amendments to the original resolution to include language relating to the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray, condemnation of atrocities committed by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops, independent investigation into atrocities, and holding persons found to have aided or committed the noted atrocities to be held accountable. (2) lobbied Senate members to support the amended version of S.Res. 97 and unanimous consent to move the S.Res. 97 forward (3). Lobbied the Senate to push for a no-fly zone to protect fleeing Tigrian civilians and to take action to help restrict armed and drone sales to Ethiopia. (4)Lobbied State, USAID, and White House Lobbied for increase humanitarian aid to Tigray. As it pertains to the proposed House resolution of Ethiopia, lobbied House members to include language relating to the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray, condemnation of atrocities committed by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops, independent investigation into atrocities, and holding persons found to have aided or committed the noted atrocities to be held accountable and lobbied for the inclusion of language proposed additional funding and aid to Tigray civilians. (2) lobbied House members to support the proposed House resolution on Ethiopia. Lobbied House members as it pertains to amending/expanding H.R.1079 - Desert Locust Control Act to include language directing the relevant federal agencies to include assessments of the effect of the conflict in Tigray on food security.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Lobbied in support of S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations pertaining to the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. As it pertained to S.Res. 97, (1) lobbied for amendments to the original resolution to include language relating to the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray, condemnation of atrocities committed by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops, independent investigation into atrocities, and holding persons found to have aided or committed the noted atrocities to be held accountable. (2) lobbied Senate members to support the amended version of S.Res. 97 and unanimous consent to move the S.Res. 97 forward (3). Lobbied the Senate to push for a no-fly zone to protect fleeing Tigrian civilians and to take action to help restrict armed and drone sales to Ethiopia. (4)Lobbied State, USAID, and White House Lobbied for increase humanitarian aid to Tigray. As it pertains to the proposed House resolution of Ethiopia, lobbied House members to include language relating to the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray, condemnation of atrocities committed by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops, independent investigation into atrocities, and holding persons found to have aided or committed the noted atrocities to be held accountable and lobbied for the inclusion of language proposed additional funding and aid to Tigray civilians. (2) lobbied House members to support the proposed House resolution on Ethiopia. Lobbied House members as it pertains to amending/expanding H.R.1079 - Desert Locust Control Act to include language directing the relevant federal agencies to include assessments of the effect of the conflict in Tigray on food security.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support UNFPA Funding Act (not introduced) H.R.556/S.142- Global Health Empowerment and Rights Act H.R. 571/S. 765- Safe from the Start Act/Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act Womens Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Act (not introduced) Keeping Girls in School Act (not introduced) COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act (not introduced) Public Law 115-428 - Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act S. Res. 95 - A resolution recognizing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women and girls globally H.Res. 196 - (Feminist Foreign Policy resolution) Full title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms. H.R. 260 - Women and Climate Change Act Forthcoming legislation on Global Labor Rights HR 133 FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act S Res 99 Syria Anniversary Resolution S Res 97 Tigray Resolution Material Support Legislation (no formal bill- TBD) Senate Forced Displacement Legislation (not introduced- TBD) Potential nutrition authorizing legislation (expected to be introduced Q1 2021) HR 133 FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act Potential Global Food Security Act and Farm Bill reauthorizations (expected to be introduced by 2023) FY22 Budget, Foreign Assistance Accounts
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2021 · first_quarter · Defense
HR 133 FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act S Res 99 Syria Anniversary Resolution S Res 97 Tigray Resolution Material Support Legislation (no formal bill- TBD) Senate Forced Displacement Legislation (not introduced- TBD)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2021 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
IDC Advocacy, Inc has lobbied with Congress and the State Department for a strong U.S. response to the crisis in Lebanon, including: support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and a strong humanitarian response to the crisis in Lebanon. IDC has advocated for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate Turkey as a Country-of-Particular Concern. IDC has advocated for increased humanitarian assistance to Christian and Yazidi genocide survivors in Iraq and Syria with the United States Agency for International Development. IDC has lobbied for sanctions on Saudi Arabia for their violation of religious freedom. IDC has also lobbied for strong U.S. policy against Iran for its persecution of religious minorities domestically and support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah internationally. IDC has also lobbied for the following resolutions: S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations pertaining to the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| NJ |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | AK |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Kyrsten Sinema | Independent | AZ |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Marco Rubio | Republican | FL |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic | VA |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom