BENJI SCHWARTZ

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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4

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Assigned issues and filing targets (10 issues)

INT

Intelligence

S.1981 - Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of 2023

VET

Veterans

H.R.815 - RELIEVE Act

EDU

Education

S.Res.437 - A resolution condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism. S. 3141 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 H.Res.839 - Condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism H.Res.798 - Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff H.Res.927 - Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce

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HCONRES 57

Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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HCONRES 61

Supporting Israeli democracy.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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HCONRES 61

Supporting Israeli democracy.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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HJRES 102

Providing for congressional disapproval of the issuance of a license to export with respect to the proposed export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the Government of Israel.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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COI Elimination Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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COI Elimination Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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COI Elimination Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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COI Elimination Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2531

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2531

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2531

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2616

Stop the Import of Fentanyl Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2670

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2670

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2670

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2958

Closing IRGC Sanctions Loopholes Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2973

MARITIME Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2973

MARITIME Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 2973

MARITIME Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3016

IGO Anti-Boycott Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3016

IGO Anti-Boycott Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3016

IGO Anti-Boycott Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3020

Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3020

Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3020

Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3033

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3033

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3033

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3035

Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3035

Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3035

Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3070

No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3070

No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3070

No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3088

SEFIT Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3095

Address Iran’s Malign Posture Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3095

Address Iran’s Malign Posture Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3095

Address Iran’s Malign Posture Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3099

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3099

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3099

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3103

Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3103

Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3103

Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3152

Fight CRIME Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3152

Fight CRIME Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3152

Fight CRIME Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3266

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3266

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3393

U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3393

U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 340

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3477

To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3477

To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3477

To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.

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H.R. 3774

SHIP Act

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H.R. 3774

SHIP Act

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H.R. 3774

SHIP Act

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H.R. 3792

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3792

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 3792

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4076

United States-Israel Health Technologies Cooperation Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4076

United States-Israel Health Technologies Cooperation Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4365

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4365

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4365

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4665

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4665

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4665

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4709

U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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H.R. 4709

U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2023

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

Client: J STREET · Firm: J STREET

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No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

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No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

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No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

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Foreign Relations

S.Con.Res.2 - A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses S. 431 - UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act S. 472 - Iran Nuclear Treaty Act S. 489 - Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act S. 430 - A bill to provide authority to enter into a cooperative agreement to protect civilians in Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula from weaponized unmanned aerial systems S. 1025 - Safeguard Act S.316 - A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S. 224 - A bill to impose sanctions with respect to associates of the International Criminal Court engaged in investigations of personnel of the United States and its allies S.1334 - MARITIME Act of 2023 S. 1829 - SHIP Act S.Res. 188 - A resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel S. 1829 - Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2023 H. Con. Res. 7- Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities H.R. 211 - COI Elimination Act H.R.552 - No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Immigration Invasion Act H.R.1102 - UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act H.R.1801 - SAFEGUARD Act of 2023 H.R.1809 - Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act H.R.589 - MAHSA Act H.R.931 - Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act H.Res.100 - Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government H.R.687 - United Nations Human Rights Council Reform Act H.Res.92 - Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and condemning antisemitism H.Res.288 - Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution H.R.3033 - Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023 H.R.3070 - No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act H.R. 2973 - MARITIME Act of 2023 H.R. 552 - No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Immigration Invasion Act H.R. 1102 - UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 687 - United Nations Human Rights Council Reform Act H.R. 3095 - Address Irans Malign Posture Act H.R. 3099 - Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act H.Res. 409 - Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel H.R. 3020 - Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act H.R. 3035 - Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 3016 - IGO Anti Boycott Act H.Res. 311 - Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords H.Res. 388 - Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights H.R. 3477 - To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh H.R. 3103 - Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act H.R. 3152 - Fight CRIME Act H.R. 3792 - U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023 H.R. 3774 - SHIP Act H.Res. 559 - Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable H.Con.Res.57 - Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel H.Con.Res.61 - Supporting Israeli democracy S.2413 - Regional Integration and Normalization Act S.2336 - Making Iran Sanctions Stick In Lieu of Expiration of Sanctions Act S.2956 - Middle East Security Coordination Act of 2023 H.Res.701 - Encouraging further deepening and broadening of the Abraham Accords on occasion of the third anniversary of their signing to continue building bridges towards a lasting peace H.Res.695 - Commemorating the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent protests in Iran H.R.3393 - U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act H.R.3266 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act S.1504 - Ensuring Peace Through Strength in Israel Act S.Res. 408 - A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety S.Res.462 - A resolution emphasizing the urgency of responding to attacks in Israel and the greater region from the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, and for other purposes H.Res.771 - Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists H.Res. 778 - Demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening United States and Israel security H.Res. 770 - Condemning an act of war against Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, and for other purposes H.Res. 786 - Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine H.Res. 793 - Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel H.J.Res. 102 - Providing for congressional disapproval of the issuance of a license to export with respect to the proposed export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the Government of Israel H.Res. 935 - Calling for the safe, timely, and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip H.R. 6553 - To require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups H.R.340 - Hamas International Financing Prevention Act S.Res.417 - A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism H.Res.796 - Condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens H.R.2958 - Closing IRGC Sanctions Loopholes Act H.R.3088 - SEFIT Act H.R.5826 - No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act H.R.5945 - Freezing HAMAS Act H.R.6000 - Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023 H.Res.599 - Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization H.R.6196 - Israel-Hamas War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act H.R.5961 - No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act H.Res.888 - Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist H.Res.902 - Original Resolution Affirming the State of Palestines Right to Exist H.R.5917 - Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act S.Res.505 - A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel S.Res.504 - A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 H.R.6015 - Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023 A letter led by Senators Murphy, Van Hollen, Durbin, and Welch on Saudi-Israel normalization A letter led by Senators Welch, Schatz, and Van Hollen on Gaza humanitarian aid A letter led by Senator Murphy on humanitarian aid to Gaza A letter led by Senator Warren calling for a humanitarian pause in the war in Gaza A letter led by Senator Murphy calling for fuel to be allowed to enter Gaza A letter led by Senators Merkley, Van Hollen, and Lujan on settler violence in Susiya A letter led by Senator Sanders requesting an administration briefing on their plans for the war in Gaza A letter led by Senator Heinrich and Rep. Escobar on the war in Israel and Gaza A letter led by Senators Van Hollen, Murphy, Schatz, and Reed seeking information on the strategy to defeat Hamas and protect civilians in Gaza A letter led by Senators Ossoff and Warner West Bank on instability in the West Bank A letter led by Senators Baldwin and Kaine calling for immediate steps to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and protect civilians A letter led by Senator Warren on oversight of US weapons provided to Israel A letter led by Senator Warner on Palestinian Authority tax revenues A letter led by Rep. Jacobs calling on the State Department to expand resources for Palestinian Americans and Americans in Gaza and the West Bank A letter led by Reps. Schneider, Moore, and Goldman calling on Egypt to support safe zones in Southern Gaza A letter led by Reps. Gottheimer, Moskowitz, and Bacon on the war in Israel and Gaza A letter led by Reps. Pocan, Schakowsky, Jayapal and McGovern on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza humanitarian A letter led by Reps. Nadler, Raskin, and Goldman on the war in Israel and Gaza A letter led by Reps. Pocan, McCollum, and Ocasio-Cortez calling for ceasefire in the war in Israel A letter led by Reps. Swalwell, Raskin, and Wild on settler violence in the West Bank A letter led Rep. Wild calling for fuel to be allowed to enter Gaza A letter led by Reps. Raskin and McGovern urging Biden administration to protect children of Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank A letter led by Rep. Castro on oversight of aid to Israel A letter led by Reps. Ramirez and Jacobs on settler violence in the West Bank A letter led by Reps. Moulton, Crow, and Sherrill urging the Biden Administration to use US leverage to achieve a shift in Israeli military strategy A letter led by Reps. Pappas and Bilirakis on Turkeys relationship with Hamas A letter led by Reps. Kim and Cherfilus-McCormick on UN Women A letter led by Rep. Carter calling for a bilateral ceasefire A letter led by Rep. Johnson on the plight of women in Gaza A letter led by Reps. Pressley and Raskin about the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

2023 · third_quarter · Q3

Firm income: —Client expense: $130,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (7 issues)

DEF

Defense

H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act, 2024 S 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act, 2024 H.R.1218 - Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023 S. 510 - Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023 H.R.1777 - United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023 H.R. 2531 - United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act H.R.4709 - U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2023

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Foreign Relations

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Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

H.R.869 - REGIME Act of 2023

BUD

Budget/Appropriations

H.R.4665 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes S 2438 - State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R.4365 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 S 2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

BAN

Banking

S. 451 - DISRUPT Act S. 256 - A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action S. 450 - STOP Iran Act of 2023

INT

Intelligence

S.1981 - Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of 2023

ENG

Energy/Nuclear

H.R.4076 - United States-Israel Health Technologies Cooperation Act

Filing 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

2023 · second_quarter · Q2

Firm income: —Client expense: $130,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (5 issues)

DEF

Defense

H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act, 2024 Unnumbered Senate bill - National Defense Authorization Act, 2024 H.R.1218 - Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023 S. 510 - Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023 H.R.1777 - United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023 H.R. 2531 - United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act A letter from Rep. Bryan on countering Iranian drones

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Foreign Relations

LAW

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

H.R.869 - REGIME Act of 2023 H.Res.382 - Recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States A letter from Rep. Schakowsky on President Bidens national strategy to counter antisemitism

BAN

Banking

S. 451 - DISRUPT Act S. 256 - A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action S. 450 - STOP Iran Act of 2023

BUD

Budget/Appropriations

H.R.4665 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes Unnumbered Senate bill - State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R.4365 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 Unnumbered Senate bill - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 A letter from Senator Gillibrand supporting appropriations for Israeli missile defense A letter from Senator Durbin supporting appropriations for State and Foreign Operations A letter from Rep. Schneider supporting appropriations for Israeli anti-tunneling efforts

2023 · first_quarter · Q1

Firm income: —Client expense: $130,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (5 issues)

DEF

Defense

Unnumbered House bill - National Defense Authorization Act, 2024 Unnumbered Senate bill - National Defense Authorization Act, 2024 H.R.1218 - Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023 S. 510 - Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023 H.R.1777 - United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023

BAN

Banking

S. 451 - DISRUPT Act S. 256 - A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action S. 450 - STOP Iran Act of 2023

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Foreign Relations

LAW

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice

H.R.869 - REGIME Act of 2023

BUD

Budget/Appropriations

Unnumbered House bill - State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 Unnumbered Senate bill - State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 Unnumbered House bill - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 Unnumbered Senate bill - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 A letter from Rep. Wasserman Schultz supporting funding for programs through the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act A letter from Reps. Waltz and Meng supporting funding for Israeli missile defense A letter from Rep. Carson urging robust funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency

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2022 · second_quarter · 2A

Firm income: —Client expense: $190,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (2 issues)

CIV

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

H.Res. 1152 - Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.

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Foreign Relations

--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.

Filing 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

2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4

Firm income: —Client expense: $130,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (4 issues)

IMM

Immigration

H.R.8685/S.4787 - Afghan Adjustment Act

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Foreign Relations

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

2022 · third_quarter · Q3

Firm income: —Client expense: $130,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (4 issues)

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Foreign Relations

--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

2022 · second_quarter · Q2

Firm income: —Client expense: $190,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (2 issues)

CIV

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

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Foreign Relations

2022 · first_quarter · Q1

Firm income: —Client expense: $190,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (2 issues)

CIV

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

S. 2747 / H. 5746 - The Freedom to Vote Act - a bill to address voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, and campaign finance. S.4 / H.4 - John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - a bill to establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. S. 2921 - Protecting Our Democracy Act - This bill addresses issues involving (1) abuses of presidential power; (2) checks and balances, accountability, and transparency; and (3) foreign interference in elections. S. 51/ H.R. 51 - Washington, DC Admission Act - A bill to provide for admission into the United States of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia. The commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states.

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Foreign Relations

--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. 4373 / Senate State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill -- A bill to provide FY2022 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; -a 12% increase to the Migration and Refugee Account, from which funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is drawn, as well as easing requirements to allow funds to flow faster and praising the Biden administration for reestablishing a relationship with UNRWA; -Funding of at least $50 million for programs in the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act; and -Robust overall funding for global US assistance, State Department personnel and operations, financial commitments to multilateral organizations and related programs supporting peace and diplomacy. -House and Senate 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; -Funding for the Migration and Refugee Account, from which funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is drawn, as well as praising the Biden administration for reestablishing a relationship with UNRWA; -Funding of at least $50 million for programs in the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act; and -Robust overall funding for global US assistance, State Department personnel and operations, financial commitments to multilateral organizations and related programs supporting peace and diplomacy. -Letter led by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (WI) and Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) to Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for a US investigation into the death of 78-year-old Palestinian American Omar Assad. -Letter led by Senators Ben Cardin (MD) and Rob Portman (OH) urging the U.S. to lead an effort to end the permanent Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which was created by the UNHRC in May 2021. -Letter led by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), David Price (NC-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-03), John Yarmuth (KY-03), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) requesting that the State Department engage diplomatically with the Israeli government in order to immediately halt potential demolitions in the East Jerusalem village of al-Walaja.

2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4

Firm income: —Client expense: $190,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (2 issues)

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Foreign Relations

October 1 - December 31 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. 4373 / Senate State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill -- A bill to provide FY2022 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; a 12% increase to the Migration and Refugee Account, from which funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is drawn, as well as easing requirements to allow funds to flow faster and praising the Biden administration for reestablishing a relationship with UNRWA; Funding of at least $50 million for programs in the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act; and Robust overall funding for global US assistance, State Department personnel and operations, financial commitments to multilateral organizations and related programs supporting peace and diplomacy. H.R. 5665 - To establish within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and address related issues. S Amdt. 4068 to S. Amdt. 3867 - Requires a report by the Secretary of State on Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank, including data on settlement planning and construction, number of permits issued to Palestinians, and impact of settlements on Palestinian livelihood and quality of life, among related issues. S. Amdt. 4533 to S.Amdt. 3867 - Requires a GAO report on the humanitarian impact of severe restrictions on movement, access, and goods in and out of Gaza. S.1061 / H.R.2748 - Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021 - would require the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions. H.R. 5323 / S. 2789 -- To provide $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for 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. Letter led by Re. Mark Pocan urged the Department of State to exert diplomatic pressure to prevent E-1 settlement construction and requested that the Department provide an update on its steps to discourage the advancement of settlements in E-1 by mid-December.

2021 · third_quarter · Q3

Firm income: —Client expense: $190,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (2 issues)

FOR

Foreign Relations

Q3 Lobbying July 1 - September 30 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. 5323 -- To provide $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for 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. H.R. 4373 / Senate State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill -- A bill to provide FY2022 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; a 12% increase to the Migration and Refugee Account, from which funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is drawn, as well as easing requirements to allow funds to flow faster and praising the Biden administration for reestablishing a relationship with UNRWA; Funding of at least $50 million for programs in the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act; and Robust overall funding for global US assistance, State Department personnel and operations, financial commitments to multilateral organizations and related programs supporting peace and diplomacy. S.2119 - Combatting BDS Act of 2021 - would authorize state and local government laws that penalize businesses and contractors who choose of their own volition to boycott Israel or its settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory S. 2489 - Anti-BDS Labelling Act - to require the maintenance of the country of origin markings for imported goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza, and for other purposes. Mast Committee Amendment to H.R.3524 - EAGLE Act - To revitalize and reassert United States leadership, investment, and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and globally H.R.2590 - Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act - the bill would authorize end-use restrictions on the use of funds for child detention and related practices that violate relevant international law and standards, including demolitions, forced transfer, and annexation. Letter led by Reps. Mark Pocan and Debbie Dingell urging the administration to press the Israeli and Egyptian governments to ease restrictions on Gaza

2021 · second_quarter · Q2

Firm income: —Client expense: $190,000Open original LDA filing ↗

Assigned issues and filing targets (2 issues)

CIV

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

H.R.1 / S.1 - For the People Act - Would improve access to the ballot box, restore and build upon the Voting Rights Act, and enhance our voting security systems H.R. 2383 - Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act of 2021 - Would provide incentives for hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish additional penalties for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

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Foreign Relations

S.1061 / H.R.2748 - Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021 - would require the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions. H.R.2590 - Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act - the bill would authorize end-use restrictions on the use of funds for child detention and related practices that violate relevant international law and standards, including demolitions, forced transfer, and annexation. S.Res.225 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urging an immediate cease-fire and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. S.Res.252 - Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) - condemning the recent rise in antisemitism in the United States and around the world and recommitting the Senate to combating antisemitism in all forms S.2119 - Combatting BDS Act of 2021 - would authorize state and local government laws that penalize businesses and contractors who choose of their own volition to boycott Israel or its settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory H.R.4373 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022 --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; a 12% increase to the Migration and Refugee Account, from which funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is drawn, as well as easing requirements to allow funds to flow faster and praising the Biden administration for reestablishing a relationship with UNRWA; --Funding of at least $50 million for programs in the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act; and --Robust overall funding for global US assistance, State Department personnel and operations, financial commitments to multilateral organizations and related programs supporting peace and diplomacy. Letter led by Reps.â€¯David Price (NC-04), Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Peter Welch (VT-AL), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and John Yarmuth (KY-03) urging the Biden administration to facilitate an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Letter led by Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) that urged the administration to: a) work to sustain the ceasefire; b) support increased humanitarian access to Gaza by urging Israel to open the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings and; c) fully and robustly fund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Letter led by Chairman Jerry Nadler (NY-10) urging the Biden administration not only to facilitate de-escalation, but also to address the underlying conflict and occupation. Letter led by Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) urging Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch (R-ID) to lift a hold on the appropriated Palestinian aid that has yet to be disbursed. Letter led by Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) calling upon the Biden administration to: a) support emergency relief to the Palestinians; b) support humanitarian access by ensuring the reopenings of the Erez and Kerem crossings; c) robustly fund humanitarian efforts, including by fully funding UNRWA and; d) restore the U.S. diplomatic presence on the ground by appointing a U.S. Ambassador, Consul General, and USAID Chief of Mission. Letter led by Reps. Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) to call upon the administration to take steps that would align with its stated policy in support of a two-state solution.