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Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
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AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE via AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Supported Temporary Protected Status, including for El Salvador;
Support for enhancement of law enforcement resources directed at domestic terrorism and hate crimes
Source: Senate LDA
International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Tax Relief for Guard and Reserve Training Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Tax Relief for Guard and Reserve Training Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Tax Relief for Guard and Reserve Training Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Questions regarding the Commerce Secretary-designee. Attention to the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.720)(H.R.1697). Supported the Combatting BDS Act (S.170).
Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Supported Voting Rights Advancement Act; Supported Voting Rights Amendment Act; Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, and need for consistency in application of Working Definition of Anti-Semitism across Government Agencies; supported Title VI jurisdiction with respect to anti-Semitism under certain facts and circumstances; concerns regarding rise in anti-Semitism and hate crimes
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Advocated on issues concerning hate crimes against Jews and Muslims. Urged support for the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730). Urged support for federal efforts to improve hate crimes enforcement and reporting, expanded cooperation between federal, state, and local governments concerning hate crimes, and the allocation of greater resources for combatting hate crimes. Urged Senators to join an amicus brief in the case Sokolow v. PLO.
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.118, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Urged Members to sign a letter to the Attorney General concerning hate crimes;
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, H.R.1730/S.994; Input to House regarding enforcement of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI; Support for Anti-Semitism Awareness Act and for attention to anti-Semitism on campus; Civil rights/civil liberties concerns regarding HHS regulation on removing barriers to religious and faith-based organizations to participate in HHS programs and receive funding; Support for nominee for OCR assistant secretary;
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
Combating BDS Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Combating BDS Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Combating BDS Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.496); Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Opposed the RAISE Act; Supported extension of Lautenberg Amendment
Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Supported Temporary Protected Status, including for El Salvador;
Water Quality Improvement Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
Protection of Children Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
Expressed concerns regarding Executive Orders on Immigration and Refugee Policy (Travel Ban), and immigration and refugee policy generally. Urged support for the BRIDGE Act (S.128)(H.R.496). Urged support for extension of the DACA program.
Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.496); Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Opposed the RAISE Act; Supported extension of Lautenberg Amendment
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Expressing support to the Government of Argentina for its investigation into the terrorist bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.118, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Urged Members to sign a letter to the Attorney General concerning hate crimes;
Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Supported Voting Rights Advancement Act; Supported Voting Rights Amendment Act; Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, and need for consistency in application of Working Definition of Anti-Semitism across Government Agencies; supported Title VI jurisdiction with respect to anti-Semitism under certain facts and circumstances; concerns regarding rise in anti-Semitism and hate crimes
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.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
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.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Reaffirming the leadership of the United States in promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.
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Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
Disapproving of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee Inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site in Danger.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Expressed concerns regarding Executive Orders on Immigration and Refugee Policy (Travel Ban), and immigration and refugee policy generally. Urged support for the BRIDGE Act (S.128)(H.R.496). Urged support for extension of the DACA program.
Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.496); Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Opposed the RAISE Act; Supported extension of Lautenberg Amendment
Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Supported Temporary Protected Status, including for El Salvador;
Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.496); Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Opposed the RAISE Act; Supported extension of Lautenberg Amendment
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Questions regarding the Commerce Secretary-designee. Attention to the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.720)(H.R.1697). Supported the Combatting BDS Act (S.170).
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Iran Terror-Free Skies Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
A bill to condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Questions regarding the Commerce Secretary-designee. Attention to the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.720)(H.R.1697). Supported the Combatting BDS Act (S.170).
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Supported Voting Rights Advancement Act; Supported Voting Rights Amendment Act; Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, and need for consistency in application of Working Definition of Anti-Semitism across Government Agencies; supported Title VI jurisdiction with respect to anti-Semitism under certain facts and circumstances; concerns regarding rise in anti-Semitism and hate crimes
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.118, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Urged Members to sign a letter to the Attorney General concerning hate crimes;
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, H.R.1730/S.994; Input to House regarding enforcement of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI; Support for Anti-Semitism Awareness Act and for attention to anti-Semitism on campus; Civil rights/civil liberties concerns regarding HHS regulation on removing barriers to religious and faith-based organizations to participate in HHS programs and receive funding; Support for nominee for OCR assistant secretary;
A resolution condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Urged support for S.Res.118 on Anti-Semitism. Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Attorney General. Advocated criteria for Civil Rights Director, Department of Justice. Urged support for the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2017.
A resolution condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.
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Supported S.Res.118, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Urged Members to sign a letter to the Attorney General concerning hate crimes;
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.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
A resolution recognizing June 20, 2017, as "World Refugee Day".
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
A resolution reaffirming the United States-Liberia partnership, calling for free, fair, and peaceful elections in Liberia in October 2017.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
A resolution reaffirming the United States-Liberia partnership, calling for free, fair, and peaceful elections in Liberia in October 2017.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran.
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support S.Res.330, a resolution congratulating the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the Nobel Peace Prize; Support H.Res.551 and S.Res.383, resolutions recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation; Support H.R.4664, directing the President to submit to Congress a report on actions the Department of State and other Federal departments and agencies have taken to ensure that a just, comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace accord also resolves the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries and Iran; Support H.Res.220, a resolution condemning Irans persecution of the Bahai minority and its continued human rights violations; Support H.Con.Res.100 and S.Con.Res.26, a resolution reaffirming the rights of states to maintain economic sanctions against Iran; Support S.2551, helping to prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities by enhancing U.S. civilians' capacities to prevent and mitigate such crises; Support for strong US-Israel relations and promoting Israel's place in the world; Encourage members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism; Support for monitoring Iran's compliance with the JCPOA; Support for US global leadership including with relation to NATO countries; Support for US-Gulf Cooperation Council relations; Support for US-Morocco relations; Support for resolution of situation in Yemen, focusing on the Jewish community; Support for US-Kurdish relations; Support for Bahrain and Morocco tariff preference level extensions; Support for US-Portugal relations; Support for US-Spain relations; Encourage members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Support United States efforts to facilitate reunification of Cyprus; Support for religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey
International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support H.R.4664, directing the President to submit to Congress a report on actions the Department of State and other Federal departments and agencies have taken to ensure that a just, comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace accord also resolves the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries and Iran; Support H.Res.220, a resolution condemning Irans persecution of the Bahai minority and its continued human rights violations; Support S.2551, helping to prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities by enhancing U.S. civilians' capacities to prevent and mitigate such crises; Support H.R.5181, the Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act of 2016; Support S.2692, the Countering Information Warfare Act of 2016; Support S.Res.482 and H.Res.750 calling on the EU to fully designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization; Support for the renewal of the Compact Review Agreement with Palau; Support H.R.1489, the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act; Support strong US-Israel relations and promoting Israel's place in the world; Encourage members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism; Support monitoring Iran's compliance with the JCPOA; Support US global leadership including with relation to NATO countries; Support S.2763, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act; Support United States efforts to facilitate reunification of Cyprus
American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support comprehensive immigration reform; Support extension of the Lautenberg Amendment as part of the FY2017 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill; Support increased funding for overseas refugee protection and resettlement; Oppose H.R.4038 - American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 (SAFE); Oppose Refugee Integrity Protection Act, H.R. 4731
Combating BDS Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support of H.R.4514 and S.2531, the Combating BDS Act of 2016, reaffirming state and local government authority to refuse to invest in companies that engage in BDS activity; Support of inclusion of Combating BDS language in NDAA.
Combating BDS Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support H.R.4514 and S.2531, the Combating BDS Act of 2016, reaffirming state and local government authority to refuse to invest in companies that engage in BDS activity
Combating BDS Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support for S.3465 and H.R.6298, Protecting Israel Against Economic Discrimination Act; Support for S.2531 and H.R.4514, Combating BDS Act of 2016
Combating BDS Act of 2016
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support H.Res.567 and S.Res.346, resolutions opposing EU efforts to label Israeli products manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, calling on the Administration to increase its efforts in international forums against BDS initiatives, and supporting anti-BDS efforts by state legislatures; Support for H.R.4514 and S.2531, the Combating BDS Act of 2016, reaffirming state and local government authority to refuse to invest in companies that engage in BDS activity
Displaced Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries and Iran Act
Client: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE · Firm: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Support S.Res.330, a resolution congratulating the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the Nobel Peace Prize; Support H.Res.551 and S.Res.383, resolutions recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation; Support H.R.4664, directing the President to submit to Congress a report on actions the Department of State and other Federal departments and agencies have taken to ensure that a just, comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace accord also resolves the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries and Iran; Support H.Res.220, a resolution condemning Irans persecution of the Bahai minority and its continued human rights violations; Support H.Con.Res.100 and S.Con.Res.26, a resolution reaffirming the rights of states to maintain economic sanctions against Iran; Support S.2551, helping to prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities by enhancing U.S. civilians' capacities to prevent and mitigate such crises; Support for strong US-Israel relations and promoting Israel's place in the world; Encourage members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism; Support for monitoring Iran's compliance with the JCPOA; Support for US global leadership including with relation to NATO countries; Support for US-Gulf Cooperation Council relations; Support for US-Morocco relations; Support for resolution of situation in Yemen, focusing on the Jewish community; Support for US-Kurdish relations; Support for Bahrain and Morocco tariff preference level extensions; Support for US-Portugal relations; Support for US-Spain relations; Encourage members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Support United States efforts to facilitate reunification of Cyprus; Support for religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, H.R.1730/S.994; Input to House regarding enforcement of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI; Support for Anti-Semitism Awareness Act and for attention to anti-Semitism on campus; Civil rights/civil liberties concerns regarding HHS regulation on removing barriers to religious and faith-based organizations to participate in HHS programs and receive funding; Support for nominee for OCR assistant secretary;
Supported maintaining full force and effect of charitable deduction; Opposed repeal or weakening of Johnson Amendment
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.274, S.Res.139, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, H.Res.104, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.R.2061, the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017; Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658, S.1018); H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; H.Res.201, a resolution calling upon the U.S. to aid the Government of Argentina in investigating the bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires; State and Foreign Ops funding; NDAA; H.Res.359, H.R.3342 regarding Hezbollah; S.1595, H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; H.R.1221,International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017; H.Res.433, Disapproving UNESCO's inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site; S.474 and H.R.1164, Taylor Force Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;Support the continuation of foreign aid to Mexico and Central America as a key national security tool; Support the preservation of a steadfast United States-Mexico partnership; Support for NAFTA review to be based on a sense of equal partnership and should take into full account how revisions or alternative initiatives will affect economic growth in the countries; Congressional support for OAS efforts to persist in combating impunity and in favor of democratic solutions in Venezuela; attention to Korean trade; concerns regarding Korean and Iranian nuclear aspirations; attention to Moroccan and Tunisian policy
Supported maintaining full force and effect of charitable deduction
Support for enhancement of law enforcement resources directed at domestic terrorism
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Supported Voting Rights Advancement Act; Supported Voting Rights Amendment Act; Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, and need for consistency in application of Working Definition of Anti-Semitism across Government Agencies; supported Title VI jurisdiction with respect to anti-Semitism under certain facts and circumstances; concerns regarding rise in anti-Semitism and hate crimes
Opposed the repeal or weakening of the Johnson Amendment;
Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.496); Supported the DREAM Act (H.R.3440/S.1615); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Opposed the RAISE Act; Supported extension of Lautenberg Amendment
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Supported inclusion of a MENA category in government data collection relating to race and ethnicity;
Urged Senators to sign an Amicus Brief in the case PLO v Sokolow;
Supported maintaining and strengthening CAFE standards;
Supported the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (H.R.1687/S.720); Supported the Combating BDS Act of 2017 (S.170/H.R.2856);
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
Supported S.Res.118, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported H.Res.257, condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious, or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States; Supported the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730); Supported the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (S.994); Supported funding for DOJ, FBI, and CRS activities to combat hate crimes; Advocated in favor of enhanced voting rights protections; Advocated for enhanced hate crimes reporting and support for the mission of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the CRS; Urged Members to sign a letter to the Attorney General concerning hate crimes;
Expressed concerns regarding Religious Freedom Executive Order, and regarding draft Executive Order on religious exemptions from the ACA's contraception mandate; Supported enforcement of Title VII provisions on religious accommodation in the workplace; Opposed the repeal or weakening of the Johnson Amendment;
Supported S.Res.266 and H.Res.754, the Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members; Supported H.Res.11, objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; Supported H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Irans state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; Supported H.Res.336, reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership; Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentinas economic reforms; Supported the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R.2061); Supported the STAND for Ukraine Act (H.R.830); Supported the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.1911/S.198); Supported the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act (H.R.1698); Supported the Elie Weisel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 (S.1158/H.R.3030); Supported the Countering Irans Destabilizing Activities Act (S.722); Supported the Countering Russian Hostilities Act (S.94); Supported the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act (H.R.2646); Supported the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Government Act (H.R.2658); Supported the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act (H.R.672/S.198); Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Urged members to sign a Congressional letter urging the Secretary of State to support diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Urged support for diplomatic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council;
Filing targets: Bureau of the Census, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Expressed concerns regarding Executive Orders on Immigration and Refugee Policy (Travel Ban), and immigration and refugee policy generally. Urged support for the BRIDGE Act (S.128)(H.R.496). Urged support for extension of the DACA program.
Opposed the repeal or weakening of the Johnson Amendment.
Urged support for S.Res.118 on Anti-Semitism. Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Attorney General. Advocated criteria for Civil Rights Director, Department of Justice. Urged support for the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2017.
Questions regarding the Commerce Secretary-designee. Attention to the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.720)(H.R.1697). Supported the Combatting BDS Act (S.170).
Supported the Combatting European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.672)(S.198). Encouraged support for appointment of the Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. Advocated on issues of anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Discussed the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Expressed concern regarding UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported Congressional action, rejecting UN Security Council Resolution 2334. Supported H.Res.54, reaffirming the bond between the United States and Argentina. Supported H.Res.104, reasserting the our commitment to the United State-Mexico partnership. Signed onto an NGO letter to the Secretary of State urging the United States to continue its involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council. Urged members of Congress to support continued United States engagement and funding for the United Nations. Supported the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Act of 2017. Supported the Stability and Democracy (STAND) Act for Ukraine (H.R.830). Supported the Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017 (S.94)(H.R.1751). Supported the Terror-Free Skies Act (S.420)(H.R.566). Supported a bi-partisan letter to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Urged Members of Congress to join the Joint Bipartisan Taskforce for Combatting Anti-Semitism. Urged Members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA) Advocated on issues concerning Iran. Advocated on issues concerning the United States-Israel relationship. Supported for the Terror-Free Skies Act (H.R.566). Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of State.
Opposed the extension of authorization for the DC Vouchers program. Proposed questions to be asked of the nominee for Secretary of Education. Advocated criteria for OCR Director, Department of Education.
Advocated on issues concerning hate crimes against Jews and Muslims. Urged support for the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (H.R.1730). Urged support for federal efforts to improve hate crimes enforcement and reporting, expanded cooperation between federal, state, and local governments concerning hate crimes, and the allocation of greater resources for combatting hate crimes. Urged Senators to join an amicus brief in the case Sokolow v. PLO.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R.6421, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2016
Support S.3274 and H.R.5181, Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act of 2016;Support for the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which allows the U.S. to sanction Irans energy sector and entities that help Iran obtain advanced weaponry and weapons of mass destruction; Support S.Res.482 and H.Res.750 calling on the EU to fully designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization; Support strong US-Israel relations and promoting Israel's place in the world; Support S.3281 and H.R.6208,the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act
Attention to enhanced refugee status for victims of atrocities on account of religion; Attention to H.R.5961, to provide for relief of victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria, and accountability for perpetrators of these crimes
Support for H.R.6130 and S.2763, Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act 2016 (HEAR), which provides the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis
Support for S.3465 and H.R.6298, Protecting Israel Against Economic Discrimination Act; Support for S.2531 and H.R.4514, Combating BDS Act of 2016
Comment submission on possible revision of standards for collecting census data on race and ethnicity
Opposed provision in House Financial Services bill H.R.5485 that would restrict ability of IRS to investigate claims that houses of worship engaged in partisan politics
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for Hate Crimes Prevention Act funding amendment to FY2017 Commerce, Justice, State and Related Agencies Act; Opposition to Section 1094 language on religious discrimination in House version (HR.4909) of National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 (NDAA)
Support H.Res.220, a resolution condemning Irans persecution of the Bahai minority and its continued human rights violations; Support S.2551, helping to prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities by enhancing U.S. civilians' capacities to prevent and mitigate such crises; Support S.Res.482 and H.Res.750 calling on the EU to fully designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization; Support strong US-Israel relations and promoting Israel's place in the world; Encourage members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism; Support monitoring Iran's compliance with the JCPOA; Support for the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which allows the U.S. to sanction Irans energy sector and entities that help Iran obtain advanced weaponry and weapons of mass destruction; Support US global leadership including with relation to NATO countries; Support HR.5732, Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act; Attention to H.R. 5961, Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for provisions of CHARITY Act S.2750, expressing sense of Senate to retain the charitable deduction; Support in principle for expansion of IRA charitable rollover
Oppose the Balanced Budget Amendment
Support for comprehensive energy security policy
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Support H.Res.318 , a resolution condemning academic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel; Support for clarification of Higher Education Act Title VI requirement of "diverse perspectives" within funded programs
Support H.Res.567 and S.Res.346, resolutions opposing EU efforts to label Israeli products manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, calling on the Administration to increase its efforts in international forums against BDS initiatives, and supporting anti-BDS efforts by state legislatures; Support for H.R.4514 and S.2531, the Combating BDS Act of 2016, reaffirming state and local government authority to refuse to invest in companies that engage in BDS activity
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Urged implementation of Executive Order on government/faith-based partnerships, including regulatory action; urged recall of OLC opinion on applicability of RFRA to grants to faith-based organizations to provide social services
Support for maintaining charitable deduction at current levels
Supported Survivors Grant to JFNA
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2015 · second_quarter · 2A
Supported Comprehensive Immigration Reform and opposed enforcement-only immigration measures; Opposed efforts to limit birthright citizenship.
Support Franken Student Non-Discrimination Act Amendment to the Every Child Achieves Act, S.1177; Support Voting Rights Advancement Act and Voting Rights Amendment Act; Seek clarification and implementation of protections of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act for Jewish students
Support for anti-trade BDS provisions of Trade Promotion Authority; Support for Trade Promotion Authority
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for maintaining charitable deduction at current levels
Opposition to potential vouchers amendments to HR5, The Student Success Act; Support for H.Res. 318 opposing academic boycott of Israel, and for counterpart Senate action; Support clarification of Title VI of Higher Education Act with respect to "diverse perspectives"
Support for H.Res.220,condemning Irans oppression of Bahais; Support for H.Res.270, addressing the Palestinian Authoritys accession to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the purpose of initiating politically-motivated prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials, and leaders; Support for NDAA amendments on Palestinian incitement, Russias annexation of Ukraine, Holocaust restitution in eastern Europe, and anti-torture; H.Res.293, a resolution to urge the PA to halt incitement and prepare for peace and direct the State Department to monitor incitement by the PA; Urge members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism, the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, the Senate Human Rights Caucus, the Senate Ukraine Caucus, and the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus; Support for S.4617, H.R.2297, Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act; Support for funding of US-Israel Energy Cooperation Program; Support for human rights and international freedom of religion and freedom of expression, including with respect to Iran, Syria and North Korea; Urge efforts to lessen the HR Council's inordinate focus on Israel; Attention to rising global anti-Semitism, including urging Members of Congress to raise issue with counterparts and diplomats; Support inclusion of Lautenberg Amendment in FY 2016 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations; Support Crowley-Smith letter to Secretary of State with respect to Holocaust property restitution; Support for U.S.-Israel relationship and for a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian peace process; Oppose Iran nuclear arms capability and advocate essential elements of a P5+1-Iran deal; Attention to Transatlantic relations, and the crisis in Ukraine.
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for maintaining charitable deduction at current levels
Support for legislation approving Keystone XL pipeline
Support funding of US-Israel Energy Cooperation Program; support H.Res.130 and S.Res.87, to combat anti-Semitism; support for S.269, the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act; support for S.615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; support for amendment (#535) to S.Con.Res.11, offered by Senators Kirk and Brown, that would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund that would, if triggered, facilitate the re-imposition of waived sanctions and the imposition of new sanctions against Iran for violations of the Joint Plan of Action or a comprehensive nuclear agreement; support for amendment (#472) to S.Con.Res.11 offered by Senator Menendez that would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund intended to support Cypriot-Israeli cooperation in energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean to contribute to regional security; encouraged members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism, the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, the Senate Human Rights Caucus, and the Senate Ukraine Caucus; Discussed US priority issues at the March session of the Human Rights Council, including defending the rights to freedom of religion and freedom of expression, maintaining the independence of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and maintaining strong scrutiny of the human rights situation in countries including Iran and North Korea; and the need to continue efforts to lessen the HR Council's inordinate focus on Israel.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Iran's efforts to achieve nuclear arms capability and human rights violations; ISIS; Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects; anti-Semitism in Europe; Turkish government's posture toward its Jewish community and Israel; regional political and security issues in the Middle East and the Gulf; potential legislative responses to trade BDS; support for confirmation of Rabbi David Saperstein as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom; support for extension of USCIRF authorization; support for congressional letter to Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urging the UN to work with Member States to stem the surge of anti-Semitism; support for the U.S. Israel-Strategic Partnership Act, S.462 and H.R.938; support for congressional letter to Secretary Kerry urging investigation of potential misuse of U.S. funding for UNRWA following the finding of rockets in UNRWA schools in Gaza; support for congressional letter to Secretary Kerry expressing concern over Irans lack of cooperation with the IAEA; support for H.Res.754 which calls on the Government of Iran to abide by all of its international and domestic obligations with respect to human rights and civil liberties, including freedoms of assembly, speech and press, and urges imposition of sanctions on Iranian government officials and others; support for H.Res.147 addressing the imprisonment of Saeed Abedini; support for H.Res.109 urging release of the seven Bahai leaders; support for congressional letter to Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen expressing concern about the significant funds flowing from Qatar and Turkey directly to Hamas; support for congressional letter to Treasury Sec. Lew expressing growing concern and calling for monitoring regarding the permissive terrorist financing environment in Qatar; support for Senate ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for preservation of charitable deduction and for passage of charitable tax-extenders as stand-alone bills and as part of broader bills.
Concerns regarding legislative and regulatory responses to Hobby Lobby decision; and concerns regarding implementation of Faith-Based Initiative/charitable choice reforms.
Responses to trade BDS; support for international religious freedom; responses to global anti-Semitism; support for U.S.-Israel relationship; support for: Israel-Azerbaijani relationship; ratification of CPRD; Royce-Engel letter to Secretary Kerry expressing serious concern about Iran's refusal to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Higgins-Collins letter to Secretary Kerry calling on the State Department to investigate the discovery of rockets in United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) facilities; H.Res.707, condemning the rising tide of anti-Semitism in Europe; H.R.4411 and S.2329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act; Duncan-Sires letters to five Latin American Presidents who withdrew their ambassadors to Israel; S.Res.517, expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself and calling on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and tunnel attacks against Israel; S.Con.Res.41 and H.Con.Res107, denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international law; Lamborn-Schneider letter urging UN to remove Hamas' rocket arsenal; H.Res.657 condemning attacks by Hamas and calling on Hamas to cease all attacks; funding for Iron Dome in FY15 Defense Appropriations; and S.Res.498, denouncing Hamas' rocket attacks and urging Abbas to dissolve the unity government with Hamas.
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline; and support for multi-faceted approach to energy security (conservation and efficiency; alternative fuels and vehicles; domestic production of oil and gas with environmental safeguards accompanied by diversification of foreign sources).
Support for H.R.3899 and S.1945, the Voting Rights Amendment Act; and support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
Support for U.S. ratification of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW); support for U.S. ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD); support for H.R.1771, the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act; support for H.Res.109 Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; urge members of the House of Representatives to sign a letter to the UN Security Council President urging the Security Council to hold Iran accountable for violations of UNSC resolutions; urge representatives to cosign a letter to President Obama expressing concern over the ongoing human rights crisis in Iran; urge Senators to cosponsor and support S.2329 and H.R.4411, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act; urge Senators to cosign a letter to President Obama urging him to communicate clearly to President Abbas the urgency and importance of ending any alliance with Hamas and returning to the negotiating table with Israel; urge Senators to become original cosponsors of the soon to be reintroduced U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, formerly S.462; urge Representatives to support the bipartisan resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of kidnapped Israeli teenagers; and concerns regarding European energy security.
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Support Voting Rights Amendment Act, HR 3899 and S 1945; Support Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 1755; Promote implementation of OCR policy on scope of CRA of 1964 Title VI prohibition of discrimination
Support for strong U.S.-Israel relationship; support for peace process and two-state solution; concerns regarding Iranian nuclear deal, progress of Israel-Palestinian peace process, and U.S. policy regarding Egypt (including proposed aid restrictions); support for S.1881 the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act, robust international affairs funding, US-Israel energy cooperation, S.Res.371 regarding Jan Karski, S.Res.333 regarding the Iraqi Jewish Archives, and congressional letter opposing the ASA boycott resolution;and concerns regarding global anti-Semitism.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for ENDA; oppose Toomey amendment to ENDA; concerns re Marriage and Freedom Act; concerns re hazing, bullying, proselytization in armed services; implementation of Title VI of Civil Rights Act
Comments on regulation regarding Religious Compensatory Time for Federal Employees; support for introduction of Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Oppose WWII Memorial Prayer Act (S.1044)
Support of a robust international affairs budget; support of Iran sanctions; support of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process; U.S. intervention in Syria; support of a resolution to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the rescue of Danish Jews during WWII by the people of Denmark; the Iraqi Jewish Archives; support for Visa Waiver Program; support for the Disability treaty (CRPD); human rights in Iran; international religious freedom; support for the Congressional Hellenic-Israeli Alliance
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2013 · third_quarter · 3A
Support for the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, HR 850; support for congressional action designation of Hezbollah as terrorist organization by the EU; support for congressional action authorizing the President to act in response to Syrian use of chemical weapons; support for Iran Sanctions Loophole Elimination Act; support for the Visa Waiver Program; support for the U.S.-Israel Partnership Act; support for Baha'i resolutions; support for the Congressional Hellenic-Israeli Alliance; support for theTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP); support for international religious freedom; condemning anti-Semitic remarks from Turkish officials; support for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Support for preservation of charitable deduction
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for preservation of charitable deduction
Support for FEMA aid to houses of worship
Support for ENDA; Urge response to military hazing; Urged revisions to Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection; opposed WWII Memorial Prayer bill; expressed church-state concerns re NDAA; concerns re implementation of reform of faith-based initiative, including hiring practices within government-funded projects
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation and reform of faith-based initative; opposition to aspects of HUD proposed rule on funding of faith-based institutions; opposition to War Memorial Protection Act, S.705
Comprehensive Immigration Reform; support for S. 744; support for religious workers visas; opposition to H.R.2131, the SKILLS visa act; support for reform of family and labor visas
Support Jewish communal budget priorities; support RUSH Act prioritizing Holocaust survivors under the Older Americans Act
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose potential voucher amendments to budget resolution
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Keystone XL Pipeline; Open Fuel Standard Act; CAFE Standards; Support for multi-faceted approach to energy security (conservation and efficiency, alternative fuels and technologies, development of domestic energy resources with safeguards); Support for LNG export permit to India
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported funding for alternative fuels and alternative technology development; urged policies directed at U.S. energy security through reduction of importation of oil from hostile foreign nations.
Expressed concerns re Islamists in Egypt; expressed perspectives on U.S. policy on the United Nations; supported EU award of the 2012 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Iranian women's rights advocate; supported Israel's right to self-defense in the Pillar of Defense campaign; opposed funding of Iran-backed HispanTV; urged action by Millennium Challenge Corporation re Honduras; supported Kirk-Gillibrand Senate resolution regarding Israel's response to attacks on Gaza; supported Graham, et al., amendment to S.3254/NDAA on funding of PA and UN agencies in wake of UNGA vote on Palestinian state observer status; support for Menendez, et al., amendment to NDAA on Iran sanctions; support for ratification of CEDAW; express concerns re potential Hagel nomination for Department of Defense secretary; support for thanks to nations voted with U.S. and Israel at UN re Palestinian status; urged support for designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, including H.Res. 834; urged continued robust funding for Israel and foreign aid; supported Bingaman amendment to Sandy relief appropriations to provide disaster relief to Palau.
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2012 · third_quarter · 3A
Reduced dependence on oil from hostile and unstable nations; Support for incentives for alternative fuel vehicles (Open Fuel Standard Act, HR 1687/S 1603) (NATGAS Act, HR 1380/S 1863)(Promoting Electric Vehicles Act, S 498); Support for safeguarding and strengthening CAFE standards; Support for expanded exploration and development of domestic oil and natural gas resources, and support for Keystone XL pipeline, with appropriate environmental safeguards;
EU designating Hezbollah as a terrorist org; S Res 385, advocating the release of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani; H Res 134 advocating for human rights in Iran and the release of 7 Bahai leaders; S Res 516 for Holocaust restitution; Israeli/Palestinian issues, including promoting peace talks, and economic development of, and US aid to, Palestinians; suppport for Visa Waiver Program/JOLT, HR 5741; Sudan Peace Act HR 4169; promoting Greece/Israel relations; promoting strong US/Israel relationship; thwarting Irans drive towards nuclear weapons; UN agenda of US gov't; US role with emerging political leadership in North Africa; international counterterroism policy; support for graduation of Russia from Jackson/Vanik; support for foreign affairs funding;
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Urging House to ask EU to designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization, urging holocaust restitution, calling for human rights in Iran and release of 7 Bahai leaders
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; Support for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 (S.952/H.R.1842); Discussion of potential alternatives to the DREAM Act; Opposition to DHS Secure Communities program as implemented; Support reintroduction of Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act (AgJOBS); Urged use of prosecutorial discretion in deportation cases; Support reuniting Families Act (H.R.1796/S.952); ICE Reform Updates; Order on Deferred Action for Dreamers; Support family immigration; Opposed amendments to FY2013 DHS appropriations re prosecutorial discretion, deferred action, parole; Support for Indonesian Family Refugee Act (S.3339/H.R.3590); support for TRIG exemption;
Inclusion of English language adult education in WIA.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; Opposition to Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act (H.R. 1956); Support for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 (S.952/H.R.1842); Opposition to DHS Secure Communities program as implemented; Support for Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act/Lautenberg Amendment (H.R. 2981);Opposition to American Specialty Agriculture Act (H.R. 2847); Support reintroduction of Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act (AgJOBS); Urged use of prosecutorial discretion in deportation cases; Support permanently extending the Religious Worker Visa Program.
Opposition to proposed voucher provisions in the Encouraging Innovation and Teachers Act (H.R.3990).
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for preserving charitable deductions at applicable marginal tax rate
Support decreased dependence on imported oil; Support for Open Fuel Standard (H.R.1687/S.1603); Support for New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 (H.R.1380/S. 1863); Support in principle Merkley-Alexander Electric Vehicles Bill (S. 948); Support approval of Keystone Pipeline XL; Support for funding for alternative energy technology in Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction negotiations
Support for South Korea (H.R. 3080/S.1643), Colombia (H.R. 3078/S.1641), and Panama (H.R.3079/S.1642) Free Trade Agreements
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; DREAM Act (S.952/H.R.1842); Oppose Mandatory E-Verify Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 2164); Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act (S. 1196); Support Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act/Lautenberg Amendment (H.R. 2981); Support reintroduction of Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act (AgJOBS); Support for Support for HELP Separated Children Act of 2011(H.R. 2607/S.1399); Oppose HALT Act (H.R.2497); Oppose Keep Our Communities Safe Act (H.R.1932); Oppose American Specialty Agriculture Act (H.R. 2847)
South Korea (H.R. 3080/S.1643), Colombia (H.R. 3078/S.1641), and Panama (H.R.3079/S.1642) Free Trade Agreements
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; DREAM Act (S.952/H.R.1842); Immigrant funding in the Fiscal Year 2012 (refugee resettlement and immigrant, integration); DHS Appropriations Act; Mandatory E-Verify: Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 2164); Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act (S. 1196); Refugee Protection Act (S. 1202/H.R. 2185); Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011 (H.R. 1932); Lautenberg Amendment to the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill; Support for hearing on indefinite detentions; Expansion of EOIR Legal Orientation Program;
Palestinian Unilateral Declaration of Independence(H.Res.268/S.Res.185); Iran Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011(H.RES.134/S.RES.80); Gaza Flotilla/BDS Movements; Holocaust restitution issues (H.R.890/S.466); Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011(H.R.1905); South Sudan Independence(H.Con.Res.65/S.Con.Res.25); Support for foreign aid; Congressional Action calling for UN correction of Goldstone report; Political Developments in the Middle East issues relating to special envoy for anti-Semitism and metrics for measuring anti-Semitism; Extremist Islamism in Latin America; International Religious Freedom; Renewal of International Religious Freedom Act
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Improving disclosure of foreign gifts to Amercan universities; Opposition to DC vouchers including opposition to Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (S.206/H.R.471) and inclusion in Continuing Resolution (H.R.1)
Jewish community security issues; Threat of homegrown violent Islamist extremism
Support for South Korea, Panama, Colombia Free Trade Agreements
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Religion in the public schools; Administrative action on faith-based initiative; House hearing on faith-based initiative; opposition to renewal of existing faith-based provisions in current law; Workplace Religious Freedom Act (S.4046);
Open Fuel Standards Act (H.R.1476 / S.835); Energy security; Reduced dependence on foreign oil/domestic petroleum development; electrification of vehicles; investment in alternative fuels and alternative vehicles; offshore drilling for oil and natural gas; Supporting 30/10 Plan, including Westside Subway and Regional Light-Rail Connector; Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act (S.3815)
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2010 · second_quarter · 2A
Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (H.R.4321); Reuniting Families Act (S.1085); Dream Act (H.R.1751 / S.729); Haitian Emergency Life Protection Act Act (H.R.4616 / S.2998); Refugee Protection Act (S.3113); Support elimination of one-year filing deadline for asylum applications; REPAIR proposal; Arizona S.B.1070.
Crimes Against Humanity Act; Jewish Community Security Issues
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Application of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to intimidation of Jewish students; bill on application of Title VI (H.R.6216)
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (H.R.4321); Reuniting Families Act (S.1085); Dream Act (H.R.1751 / S.729); AgJOBS Bill (H.R. 2414/S.1038); extension of SSI benefits for refugees and disabled immigrants; Refugee Protection Act (S.3113); support elimination of one-year filing deadline for asylum applications
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Crimes Against Humanity Act
Support interpretation of Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 that incorporates anti-Semitic harassment under certain circumstances as "national origin" discrimination; ENDA ; Proposed questions for Supreme Court nominee Kagan.
Open Fuel Standards Act (H.R.1476 / S.835); Offshore drilling for oil and natural gas; Anticipated Climate Bill; Energy security; Reduced dependence on foreign oil.
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Jewish Communal Security; Hate Crimes enforcement issues.
Recommendations of Report of the White House Council on Faith Based & Neighborhood Partnerships; Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Religious accommodation issues; Implementation and reform of faith-based initiative; Withdrawal of OLC opinion on application of RFRA to faith-based initiative.
Funding for the Los Angeles County Metro.
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of US Human Rights obligations, Brandeis Commemoration Resolution (H.Res.905), Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S.1584 / H.R.3017), Coverage of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Security of the Jewish Community.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform, CIR-ASAP (H.R.4321), Detention and Removal Policy (S.1594), Dream Act (H.R.1751), Health Care for Legal Immigrants (Menendez Amendment to H.R.3590).
Goldstone Report, Goldstone Resolution (H.Res.867), FY2011 International Affairs Budget (H.R.2194), Free Trade, Merida Initiative, Plan Columbia, Iranian Nuclear Program, Sanctions Against Iran, Arab-Israeli relations, Middle East peace process, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (H.R.2194 / S.908), OSCE, Combating anti-Semitism, Salah Uddin Shaib Choudhry Case, US policy on Sudan, UN Human Rights Work, Islamic Saudi Academy Issues, [Continued] Iran Sanctions Enabling Act (H.R.1372 / S.1065), U.S. Israel relations, Israeli - Palestinian peace process, U.S. policies in the Arabian Gulf and North Africa, UAE 123 agreement, U.S. support for Moroccan sovereignty in Western Sahara, U.S. support for Middle East Desalination Research Center, Ros-Lehtinen / Sherman Congressional letter on Israel Security, Accountability for Business Choices in Iran Act (H.R.3922), Hodes Congressional Letter on Lithuania, Text Books in Saudi Arabia, Helsinki Commission, Visa Waiver Program, DOD Authorization, Lautenberg Congressional letter to President on Iran, International Child Abduction Protection Act of 2009, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act (S.2799).
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
Health Care Reform; Rescission of HHS Religious Accommodation Regulations.
Foreign Affairs Funding; Foreign Relations Authorization H.R.2410; Venezuelan Jewry; Global Anti-semitism Resolution; Aid to Israel; Mexican - American Relations; Investigation of AMIA Bombing; Supplemental Appropriations for Foreign Affairs Authorization; Anti-semitism in Spain; Middle East Peace; Foreign Operations in the War Supplemental H.R.2346; Darfur; UNWRA; UNESCO; UN Human Rights Council; Latin American Jewry; UNHRC; Iran in Latin America; continued Iranian Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act S.908/H.R.2194; Foreign Relations Appropriations H.R.308; Durban Review Conference; U.S. Policy Towards Iran; U.S. - Israel Relations; International Affairs Budget H.R.1105; International Religious Liberty; Holocaust Restitution Resolution; Iran Sanctions Enabling Act H.R.1327; Global Anti-semitism Resolution S.Con.Res.11; U.S. - India relations.
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
American Energy Security; American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R.2454; The Open Fuel Standards Act H.R.1476; S.835; S.1942 American Clean Energy and Leadership Act; Climate Change; Comprehensive Energy Legislation.
AMIA; Iranian Sanctions; Israel, Foreign Affairs Budget; Opposition to a Nuclear Iran; H.R.2194 / S.908 Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions; H.R.1327 Iran Divestment; Iran Sanctions Enabling Act S.1065/ H.R.1327; Iran Divestment; Darfur; OSCE; Europe; H.R.3081 Foreign Operations Appropriations; Strategic Concerns in the Gulf Region; Relations with North Africa; H.R.1985 Iran Diplomatic Enhancement Act; Latin America; Venezuela; Jewish Community of Sao Paulo; USCIRF; Hoyer, Cantor, Dodd Israel Letter; DSCP meeting; Venezuelan Jews; Iran; Iran persecution of Bah'ai S.Res.71/ H.Res.175; Jewish security issues; U.S. - Israel relations; U.S. - Egypt relations; U.S. - Morocco Relations; HS Advisory Council; Middle East Peace; Auschwitz - Birkenau preservation; Bayh - Risch letter; S.1390 / H.R.2647 Military Tribunals; Qaddafi Family Trust.
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
Hate Crimes H.R.1939/S.1391; Incitement; Law Enforcement Relations with Religious Communities and Organizations.
Foreign Affairs Funding; Foreign Relations Authorization H.R.2410; Venezuelan Jewry; Global Anti-semitism Resolution; Aid to Israel; Mexican - American Relations; Investigation of AMIA Bombing; Supplemental Appropriations for Foreign Affairs Authorization; Anti-semitism in Spain; Middle East Peace; Foreign Operations in the War Supplemental H.R.2346; Darfur; UNWRA; UNESCO; UN Human Rights Council; Latin American Jewry; UNHRC; Iran in Latin America; continued Iranian Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act S.908/H.R.2194; Foreign Relations Appropriations H.R.308; Durban Review Conference; U.S. Policy Towards Iran; U.S. - Israel Relations; International Affairs Budget H.R.1105; International Religious Liberty; Holocaust Restitution Resolution; Iran Sanctions Enabling Act H.R.1327; Global Anti-semitism Resolution S.Con.Res.11; U.S. - India relations.
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Serve America Act H.R.1388/S.277; DC Vote H.R.157.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform; DREAM Act S.729/H.R.1751; Reuniting Families Act H.R.2709/S.1085; AgJobs S.1038/H.R.2414; E-Verify; Permanent Residency Case; Enforcement by CIS of Admissions, Standards.
Foreign Affairs Funding; Foreign Relations Authorization H.R.2410; Venezuelan Jewry; Global Anti-semitism Resolution; Aid to Israel; Mexican - American Relations; Investigation of AMIA Bombing; Supplemental Appropriations for Foreign Affairs Authorization; Anti-semitism in Spain; Middle East Peace; Foreign Operations in the War Supplemental H.R.2346; Darfur; UNWRA; UNESCO; UN Human Rights Council; Latin American Jewry; UNHRC; Iran in Latin America; continued Iranian Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act S.908/H.R.2194; Foreign Relations Appropriations H.R.308; Durban Review Conference; U.S. Policy Towards Iran; U.S. - Israel Relations; International Affairs Budget H.R.1105; International Religious Liberty; Holocaust Restitution Resolution; Iran Sanctions Enabling Act H.R.1327; Global Anti-semitism Resolution S.Con.Res.11; U.S. - India relations.
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
DC Voting Rights Act H.R.157 / S.160; Gun Provisions in DC Vote bill; DC School Vouchers
H.Res.174 Acknowledging the growing threat of anti-Semitism thoughtout South America; Support for Israel; Iran Sanctions Enabling Act H.R.1372; Israel's Right to Self Defense; Iran Sanctions; H.Res.34 Solidarity with Israel; Foreign Affairs Budget; Durban Review Conference; United Nations; Budget Resolution; Darfur; Holocaust Restitution Issues; OSCE Efforts in Combatting anti-Semitism; Middle East Desalination Research Center; Gulf States; MEDRC; CEDAW; Reauthorization of USCIRF; Lautenberg Amendment; Sedition Trial of Shoaib Choudhury; Safegarding Human Rights and enhancing the human rights profile in U.S. foreign policy; Combatting Terrorism through increased pressure on state-sponsors and supporters of terrorism; Latin America; India; Africa; Europe; Pacific Asia.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for National Service.
Colombia Free Trade Agreeement
Auto Manufacturers' Economic Stabilization Package--Energy Provisions
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 2015); ADA Restoration Act; Women's access to birth control.
Treatment of Detainees; Treatment of Foreign Visitors; Visa Waiver Program; FISA Extension; FISA Amendments (HR 6304).
Treatment of Israel on Intellectual Property Issues; Colombia Free Trade Agreeement; Guatemala Free Trade Agreement; South Korea Free Trade Agreement; Andean Trade Promotion Agreement.
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Faith-Based Initiative; Implementation of Jewish American Heritage Month; Religious Accommodation-Enforcement Issues and Proposed Guidelines on Religion and the Workplace; Role of Chaplains and Religious Expression in the Miliatry; Support of Existing Civil Rights and Church-State Protections; Workplace Religious Freedom Act (HR 1431); Oversight of Charitable Choice; Reauthorization of Charitable Choice in SAMHSA.
DC Vouchers; Oppose Extension of Public Funding of Private Schools (as part of DC Appropriations); Vouchers; Tuition Tax Credits; Strengthening Communities through English and Integration Act.
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Cutting Off Terrorism Funding; LLEEA and Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Terrorism Prevention and Prosecution.
Security Funding for High Risk Non-Profits; Treatment of Detainees; Habeas Corpus Restoration Act (S.1876, S. 185. H.R.1416, H.R.267); FISA; Enhanced Interrogation (in Intelligence Authorization--H.R. 2082); Protect America Act (S. 1927, H.R. 3138, H.R. 3321); RESTORE Act(H.R. 3773); Treatment of Foreign Visitors; Visa Waiver Program.
Controversy re Roumanian Jewish Cemeteries; Economic Sanctions against Iran; Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia and Palestinian Authority; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; FY 2008 Appropriations; Global Poverty Act of 2007 (H.R. 1302); Graduation from Jackson-Vanik; Greek-Israeli Relations; Iran Sanctions Enabling Acts (S. 1430, H.R. 2437); Iran Non-Proliferation and Sanctions (S. 970/H.R. 1400); Israel-Turkey Relations; Israel-U.S.-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the U.N.; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries; Jubilee Act (S. 2166) and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Oppose Divestment from Israel; Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladeshi Journalist; Israel Security Fence; Strengthening UNIFIL Mandate in Lebanon; Sudan Crisis, including Darfur; Support for Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Support for resolution decrying Iranian influence in Latin America (H.Res. 435); Support for USADF in 2008 Budget; Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; U.N. Reform Legislation; U.S.-India and Israel-India Relations; UNRWA Issues; Visa Waiver Reform; Iran Counter-Proliferation Act (H.R. 3390); Darfur Divestment from Sudan (H.R. 180, S. 2271); Resolution on Human Rights Abuses (H.Res. 557); Treatment of Women in Darfur, Sudan (H.Res. 726); Resolution re Armenia; Rockets (H. Res. 951); Jewish refugees (H. Res. 185); PEPFAR; FY 2008 Supplemental Funding for Sudan; Administration Role in Civil Lawsuit Against PLO; Durban II; Holocaust Insurance Bill (HR 1746).
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2007 · year_end · YY
DC Vouchers; Oppose Extension of Public Funding of Private Schools; Higher Education Reauthorization--Title VI Oversight; Vouchers; Tuition Tax Credits.
Security Funding for High Risk Non-Profits; Treatment of Detainees; Habeas Corpus Restoration Act (S.1876, S. 185. H.R.1416, H.R.267); FISA; Enhanced Interrogation (in Intelligence Authorization--H.R. 2082); Protect America Act (S. 1927, H.R. 3138, H.R. 3321); RESTORE Act(H.R. 3773).
Appointment to USCIRF; Faith-Based Initiative; Implementation of Jewish American Heritage Month; Religious Accommodation and Enforcement Issues and Proposed Guidelines on Religion and the Workplace; Role of Chaplains and Religious Expression in the Military; Support for Office on Religious Discrimination in Department of Justice; Support of Existing Civil Rights and Church-State Protections in Head Start (S. 556/H.R. 1429) and National Service/AmeriCorps; Use of Koran for Swearing-In;
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2007 · mid_year · MM
DC Vote; Federal Marriage Amendment/Marriage Protection Amendment; Report on Anti-Semitism on College Campuses; Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R.2015); Resolution honoring NAACP.
Treatment of Israel on intellectual property issues; Support for ATPDEA and Peru Free Trade Agreement.
DC Vouchers; Oppose Extension of Public Funding of Private Schools; Higher Education Reauthorization-Title VI Oversight; Vouchers, Tuition Tax Credits;
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2006 · year_end · YY
Call for Presidential Blue Ribbon Commission; U.S. India Nuclear Energy Cooperation Legislation; U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act; Vehicle & Fuel Choice for American Security (S.2025/H.R.4409).
Child Custody Protection Act; DC Vote; EEOC Strategic Plan; Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006 (H.R.4844); Federal Marriage Amendment/Marriage Protection Amendment; Report on Anti-Semitism on College Campuses; VRA Renewal.
College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006 (S.1614/H.R.609); DC Vouchers; Extension of Public Funding of Private Schools provided by Hurricane Katrina Emergency Supplemental Act; Higher Education Reauthorization-Title VI Oversight; Vouchers, Tuition Tax Credits.
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2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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2003 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
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2001 · year_end · YA
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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2001 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
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2000 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2000 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2000 · mid_year · MM
Impact of Immigration Reform Act (including asylum); INS reorganization; Fairness for Legal Immigrants Act; Secret Evidence Repeal Act; Refugee Protection Act; Family Reunification Act; Central American and Haitian Adjustment Act; Hunger Relief Act; Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act (S1375); Extension of TPS to Colombians; Restoration of Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (H.R. 1841)
Fairness for Immigrants Act
Hate Crime Prevention Act; Violence Against Women Act II (VAWA); Encryption re: SAFE Act and PROTECT Act, the Cyberspace Electronic Security Act, export restrictions; Gun control; Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act; Death Penalty Moratorium; ESEA antibias and hate programs; Flag desecration constitutional amendment
Comprehensive Immigration Reform; support in principle for Freedom of Religion Act, barring reliance on religion as a basis to deny entry; Support for TPS for Northern Triangle Refugees; Support for raising refugees admission cap; Support for re-authorization of TPS for West Africa
Support for issuance of Diwali stamp
Support of H.R.4514 and S.2531, the Combating BDS Act of 2016, reaffirming state and local government authority to refuse to invest in companies that engage in BDS activity; Support of inclusion of Combating BDS language in NDAA.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), White House Office
Support for Temporary Protected Status for Central American refugees; Opposition to bar of admission to U.S. solely on basis of religion
Oppose amendment to NDAA allowing for religious discrimination in taxpayer-funded programs; Support for Administration action on transgender inclusion
Support H.R.4664, directing the President to submit to Congress a report on actions the Department of State and other Federal departments and agencies have taken to ensure that a just, comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace accord also resolves the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries and Iran; Support H.Res.220, a resolution condemning Irans persecution of the Bahai minority and its continued human rights violations; Support S.2551, helping to prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities by enhancing U.S. civilians' capacities to prevent and mitigate such crises; Support H.R.5181, the Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act of 2016; Support S.2692, the Countering Information Warfare Act of 2016; Support S.Res.482 and H.Res.750 calling on the EU to fully designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization; Support for the renewal of the Compact Review Agreement with Palau; Support H.R.1489, the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act; Support strong US-Israel relations and promoting Israel's place in the world; Encourage members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism; Support monitoring Iran's compliance with the JCPOA; Support US global leadership including with relation to NATO countries; Support S.2763, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act; Support United States efforts to facilitate reunification of Cyprus
Support for effective implementation of Department of Education guidelines on Civil Rights Act Title VI as protecting against discrimination or harassment based on actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics: Oppose reauthorization of DC School Vouchers Program, including H.R.4901, and pertinent provisions of FY2017 Financial Services Appropriations bill
Supported amendment to FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science and related Agencies adding to budget of Departmenf of Justice Civil Rights Division and Department of Justice Community Relations Service
Support H.R.4514 and S.2531, the Combating BDS Act of 2016, reaffirming state and local government authority to refuse to invest in companies that engage in BDS activity
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, 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
Support for multi-faceted approach to reducing use of foreign oil, including enhanced energy efficiency and conservation, incentives for alternative fuels and technologies, and development of domestic oil and gas resources; Support for funding MEDRC (Middle East Desalination Research Center)
Support for Voting Rights reform
Support S.Res.330, a resolution congratulating the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the Nobel Peace Prize; Support H.Res.551 and S.Res.383, resolutions recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation; Support H.R.4664, directing the President to submit to Congress a report on actions the Department of State and other Federal departments and agencies have taken to ensure that a just, comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace accord also resolves the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries and Iran; Support H.Res.220, a resolution condemning Irans persecution of the Bahai minority and its continued human rights violations; Support H.Con.Res.100 and S.Con.Res.26, a resolution reaffirming the rights of states to maintain economic sanctions against Iran; Support S.2551, helping to prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities by enhancing U.S. civilians' capacities to prevent and mitigate such crises; Support for strong US-Israel relations and promoting Israel's place in the world; Encourage members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism; Support for monitoring Iran's compliance with the JCPOA; Support for US global leadership including with relation to NATO countries; Support for US-Gulf Cooperation Council relations; Support for US-Morocco relations; Support for resolution of situation in Yemen, focusing on the Jewish community; Support for US-Kurdish relations; Support for Bahrain and Morocco tariff preference level extensions; Support for US-Portugal relations; Support for US-Spain relations; Encourage members of Congress to join the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Support United States efforts to facilitate reunification of Cyprus; Support for religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey
Comments on proposed amendments to Religious Freedom Restoration Act; Urge Administration withdrawal of OLC letter on application of RFRA to federal grantees; Comments on final rule regarding implementation of Executive Order on faith-based partnership programs
Support comprehensive immigration reform; Support extension of the Lautenberg Amendment as part of the FY2017 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill; Support increased funding for overseas refugee protection and resettlement; Oppose H.R.4038 - American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 (SAFE); Oppose Refugee Integrity Protection Act, H.R. 4731
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Supported issuance of stamp commemorating Diwali; supported H.Res.518 - Honoring and praising the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on the occasion of its 109th anniversary.
Urged inclusion of anti-BDS provision in Export-Import Bank re-authorization.
Supported comprehensive immigration reform; supported maintenance of the refugee resettlement program and enhanced funding of refugee aid, and opposed additional restrictions or security measures, beyond existing vetting procedures, with respect to Syrian refugees.
Support for multifaceted approach to energy security, including energy conservation and efficiency, promotion of alternative fuels and technologies, environmentally protective development of domestic resources.
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; urged clarification of grant standards under Title VI of the Higher Education Act.
Filing 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
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.
Urged full implementation of anti-BDS provisions of TPA
Opposed reauthorization of DC school vouchers program; supported H.Res.318 opposing academic BDS against Israel and urged parallel Senate action
Supported Comprehensive Immigration Reform and opposed enforcement-only immigration measures; supported Freedom of Faith Act (H.R.3631)
Supported Voting Rights Advancement Act, HR2867, S.1659, and Voting Rights Amendment Act, H.R.885; supported availability of ATA civil remedy for terror victims
Filing 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)
Support for H.Res.220,condemning Irans oppression of Bahais; Support for H.Res.270, addressing the Palestinian Authoritys accession to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the purpose of initiating politically-motivated prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials, and leaders; Support for NDAA amendments on Palestinian incitement, Russias annexation of Ukraine, Holocaust restitution in eastern Europe, and anti-torture; H.Res.293, a resolution to urge the PA to halt incitement and prepare for peace and direct the State Department to monitor incitement by the PA; Urge members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism, the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, the Senate Human Rights Caucus, the Senate Ukraine Caucus, and the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus; Support for S.1617, H.R.2297, Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act; Support for funding of US-Israel Energy Cooperation Program; Support for human rights and international freedom of religion and freedom of expression, including with respect to Iran, Syria and North Korea; Urge efforts to lessen the HR Council's inordinate focus on Israel; Attention to rising global anti-Semitism, including urging Members of Congress to raise issue with counterparts and diplomats; Support inclusion of Lautenberg Amendment in FY 2016 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations; Support Crowley-Smith letter to Secretary of State with respect to Holocaust property restitution; Support for U.S.-Israel relationship and for a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian peace process; Oppose Iran nuclear arms capability and advocate essential elements of a P5+1-Iran deal; Attention to Transatlantic relations, and the crisis in Ukraine.
Support for maintaining charitable deduction at current levels
Opposition to potential vouchers amendments to HR5, The Student Success Act; Support for H.Res. 318 opposing academic boycott of Israel, and for counterpart Senate action; Support clarification of Title VI of Higher Education Act with respect to "diverse perspectives"
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support Franken Student Non-Discrimination Act Amendment to the Every Child Achieves Act, S.1177; Support Voting Rights Advancement Act and Voting Rights Amendment Act
Support for anti-trade BDS provisions of Trade Promotion Authority; Support for Trade Promotion Authority
Supported Comprehensive Immigration Reform and opposed enforcement-only immigration measures; Opposed efforts to limit birthright citizenship.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for reform and expansion of H1-B visa program, Opposition to Vitter amendment to S.178 to limit birthright citizenship; Support for action on "TRIG" with regard to eligibility for refugee and asylum status; Support for Comprehensive Immigration Reform; opposition to measures directed solely at border security; support for funding for immigration and resettlement services; support maintaining DACA relief;
Support awarding of Presidential Medal of Freedom to Min Yasui; support for the Voting Rights Amendment Act
Opposed inclusion in Senate Budget Resolution of any vouchers or tuition tax credit amendments; opposition to academic BDS directed at Israel
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for the Voting Rights Amendment Act, S.1945 and H.R.3899.
Support for multi-faceted energy policy including enhanced efficiency and conservation, alternative fuels and technologies, and development of domestic and neighboring oil and natural gas resources, including approval of Keystone pipeline; support for legislation to approve Keystone pipeline (S.2280; H.R.5682).
Support for appropriations funding; support for extension of Lautenberg Amendment; support for expansion of deferred action and prosecutorial discretion; support for comprehensive immigration reform; support for measures to keep families together.
Urged Department of Education to revisit criteria for participation of area studies programs in grants under Title VI of the Higher Education Act; consideration of potential legislative responses to academic BDS.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for Executive Order to include sexual orientation as protected employee category for federal contractors; urge Administration action on Title VII religious accommodation case; Support for Voting Rights Amendment Act; Support for Administration activities commemorating HCPA 5th anniversary; and urge release of summary of Senate study on CIA detention and interrogation.
Responses to academic BDS; and concerns regarding oversight and enforcement of provisions of Title VI of the Higher Education Act.
Supplemental appropriations for Unaccompanied Alien Children; extension of the Lautenberg Amendment; Encouraging ameliorative executive action by the President; and urging the House to pass an immigration bill.
Multi-faceted energy security policy including enhanced energy efficiency and conservation; incentives for alternative fuels and technologies; support for development of domestic oil and gas resources and access with safeguards, and for Keystone XL pipeline;support for US-Israel energy partnership.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, White House Office
Concerns regarding WWII Memorial Prayer Act (H.R.2175); Concerns regarding OLC letter on application of RFRA to VAWA; Concerns regarding implementation of Executive Order on faith-based partnerships and on employment discrimination on the basis of religion within government-funded programs; Concerns regarding revised version of Department of Defense regulations on Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military; Concerns regarding potential Administration position on case involving religious accommodation provisions of Title VII; Concerns regarding potential legislative responses to Hobby Lobby decision; Support for FEMA Assistance to Houses of Worship Act (S.1274) and for inclusion of bill in FY2015 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
Concerns regarding compliance with respect to and oversight of area studies programs funded under Title VI of the Higher Education Act; Opposition to funding of DC private school voucher programs under FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill.
Support for H.R.15, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; support for supplemental funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to aid in the unaccompanied alien children (UAC) crisis on the border; support for the inclusion of the Lautenberg Amendment in FY2015 Appropriations; support for religious worker visa bill; and support for comprehensive immigration reform.
Urged Senate Select Intelligence Committee to release executive summary of report on post-9/11 CIA detention and interrogation.
Support for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Preserve charitable deduction
Support authorization of Keystone XL pipeline; support for The Energy Savings and Industrial CompetitivenessAct, S. 2074; support for Open Fuel Standard; support for U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act and for funding of U.S.-Israel Energy Partnership Act; support multi-faceted energy security policy, including efficiency and conservation, development and promotion of alternative fuels and technologies, safe and responsible development of domestic oil and natural gas resources
Support for the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, HR 15; Support Lautenberg Amendment; Urge House action on immigration reform; Applaud Republican principles for CIR; Opposition to the SAFE Act; Opposition to current mandatory e-verify system
Concerns re Marriage & Religious Freedom Act; Various religious accommodation issues, including support for Workplace Religious Freedom Act; concerns regarding Pentagon guidelines on religious accommodation; implementation of White House executive order on faith-based partnerships and further reforms
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Support HR 15, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Opposition to the SAFE Act; support refugee funding and appropriations; support family reunification; Opposition to mandatory e-verify in current form
Decrease U.S. dependence on foreign oil; support HR 2493, the Open Fuel Standard Act; support for "green" energy standards in Domestic Delivery Service Contracts (DDS3); support for tax credits for electric drive vehicles
Supporting House letter opposed American Studies Association (ASA) decision to boycott Israeli academic institutions;
Support for Charitable Giving deduction
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for S.761, Shaheen-Portman energy legislation; support for the Open Fuel Standard Act; support for multifaceted approach to energy security, including enhanced efficiency and conservation. research and development, and incentives for development of alternative fuels and technologies (including electric, natural gas, flex fuels, hybrids); support for funding of ARPA-E; support for U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act, S. 1491
Support for FEMA aid to houses of worship
Support for ENDA; urge response to military hazing; urged revisions to Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection;
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; urging the House of Representatives to move a bill forward; support for border security; visa quotas; support for providing a path to citizenship; support for a House bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform proposal; against SAFE Act (HR 2278); support for the SKILLS Act (HR 2131); support for the Border Security Results Act (HR 1417); support for the Child Trafficking Victims Protection Act; support for J-1 visa provisions; support for reforms regarding TRIGincluding definition of "terrorist activity"; support for extension of Lautenberg Amendment
Inclusion of Kosher and Halal food in food banks
Opposed WWII Memorial Prayer bill; expressed church-state concerns regarding NDAA; concerns regarding implementation of reform of faith-based initiative, including hiring practices within government-funded projects
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for S.761, Shaheen-Portman energy legislation; support for Open Fuel Standard Act; support for multifaceted approach to energy security, including enhanced efficiency and conservation, r&d and incentives for development of alternative fuels and technologies (including electric, natural gas, flex fuels, hybrids); support for funding of ARPA-E; support for US-Israel Energy Cooperation Act, S.1491
Comprehensive immigration reform; asking the House of Representatives to move a bill forward; border security; visa quotas; providing a path to citizenship; House bipartisan CIR proposal; Safe Act (HR 2278); SKILLS Act (HR 2131); Border Security Results Act (HR 1417); support for Child Trafficking Victims Protection Act; support for J-1 visa provisions; support for reformsregarding TRIG including definition of "terrorist activity"; support for extension of Lautenberg Amendment
Inclusion of Kosher and Halal food in food banks
Support for Iran sanctions legislation, H.R.850; support for congressional action designation of Hezbollah as terrorist organization by EU; support for congressional action authorizing President to act in response to Syrian use of chemical weapons; support for Iran Sanctions Loophole Elimination Act; support for Visa Waiver Program; support for U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act; support forBaha'i resolutions; support for the Congressional Hellenic-Israeli Alliance; support for TPP; International Criminal Court; support for internaitonal religious freedom; condeming anti-semitic remarks from Turkish officials
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Funding; support for multi-faceted approach to reducing dependence on foreign oil -- through substantial increases in vehicle fuel efficiency, reduction in wasteful energy consumption, development and commercialization of alternative sources of energy and alternative vehicle technologies, increases in domestic supplies of oil and gas with environmental safeguards, further diversification of foreign oil sources - moving away from volatile providers; support forthe Keystone XL pipeline
Support for ENDA
Opposition to vouchers amendments to S.1094 and H.R.5
Support gun regulation measures
Support for FEMA funding for houses of worship
Support for the U.S.-Israel relationship; support for efforts to thwart Iran's drive for nuclear arms capability; promote U.S. efforts in support of Israel and in support of UN sanctions at UN, unilateral Palestinian actions; support for robust foreign affairs funding in Budget; urge members to sign letter opposing Iran as President of UN Disarmament Commission; support for S.892, the Iran Sanctions Loophole Elimination Act; support for ratification of CEDAW; support for resolution urgingfree and fair elections in Iran, S. Res. 154 and H. Res. 252; support for amendments to NDAA, H.R. 1960, regarding Hezbollah & Iran; extension of Visa Waiver Program, including to Poland and Israel; support for sign-on letter urging the EU to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization; support of resolutions condemning Iran for its state sponsored persecution of his Baha'i minority, S.Res.75 and H.Res.109; support for the Congressional Hellenic-Israeli Alliance; support for Jewish refugees from Middle Eastern nations; support for international religious freedom; support for the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, S.462 and H.R.938
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Proposed questions to be posed to the Secretary of State nominee; concerns regarding potential State Department honoree; Iran sanctions; foreign aid; Congressional letter calling on Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to retract comments; support of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act HR 938/S 462; urging participation in the Congressional Hellenic Israeli Alliance (CHIA); Iron Dome; resuming peace negotiations; UN Human Rights Council; support for House letter urging EU to designate Hezbollah aterrorist organization; support for the Visa Waiver for Israel Act HR 300/S 266; Urging support for the House and Senate letters to the President regarding his trip to Israel; support for HR 850, the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013; House letter urging Treasury and State to tighten shipping sanctions on Iran; human rights/religious freedom in Iran; European anti-Semitism.
Implementation and reform of faith-based initative
FEMA funding for houses of worship HR 592
Support for letter to A/G urging additional ethnic/religious categories for Hate Crimes Reports; Support for the Violence Against Women Act, S 47 and opposition to weakening amendments
Support for gun regulation
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Jewish community security concerns; support for addition of groups to UCR; concerns re protection of religious, ethnic and racial minorities in the military.
Commented on HUD proposed amendments to "faith-based" regulations; support implementation of reforms to "faith-based" initiative as adopted in EO, and support further reforms, including prohibition on religion-based hiring for government-funded projects, and urge that "faith-based" organizations not be favored over secular organizations; support legislation strenthening provisions for accommodation of religious practices in the workplace; support FEMA funding for houses of worship on same basis as other nonprofits under special circumstances of Sandy storm disaster relief.
Urged that causes of migration be addressed; urged creation of a process for undocumented immigrants to earn citizenship; urged immigration policies that keep families together; urged enactment of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act; urged protection of workers' rights, including agricultural workers; urged that humanitarian values that also protect security be placed at the center of enforcement policies.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
DC home rule; guidelines on school bullying; hate groups and hate crimes; domestic terrorism
Church-state separation; reform of faith-based initiative; Workplace Religious Freedom Act;
Comprehensive Immigration Reform; DREAM Act; TRIG; opposition to cuts to refugee resettlement;
Jewish community security issues
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Increased and continuing security risks for Jewish communal institutions in light of the current political environment in the Middle East.
Support for National Museum of the American People.
Support for expressing regret for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882(H.Res.282/683);Support for reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S. 1925); Opposition to House VAWA, HR4970; Support for ENDA.
Support decreased dependence on oil from hostile nations; Support for Open Fuel Standard (H.R.1687/S.1603); Support for New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 (H.R.1380/S. 1863); Support in principle Merkley-Alexander Electric Vehicles Bill (S. 948); Support approval of Keystone XL Pipeline; Support for government acquisition of alternative fuel vehicle fleets; Support increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for passenger and medium/heavy duty vehicles; Support military investment in advanced biofuel technology; Support for the development of domestic oil and natural gas resources, with environmental safeguards.
Oppose Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R.890); Opposition to unilateral recognition of Palestinian state at UN institutions, including UNESCO; Support for Iran Sanctions; Support Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 (S.2101); Support for foreign aid, including aid to Israel; Support for Iron Dome Support Act (H.R.4229/S.2325); Support for Wallenberg Gold Medal (H.R.3001); Support for resolution urging that Iran be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons capability (H.Res. 568/S.Res. 380); Support for Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act (HR 4169); Concern re Middle East issues; Support for peace process and two state solution; Support for the US/Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act (S. 2165/H.R.4133); Support for resolution condemning Iran for persecution of Youcef Nadarkhani (S.Res.385); Concerns re developments in Egypt, Turkey, and Mediterranean; Support for funding of UN, and US participation in, consistent with US law and treaty obligations; Concerns re definition of "Palestinian refugee"; Support Holocaust restitution legislation (S.Res.516); Support Communal Jewish property restitution; Support for Visa Waiver Program, including JOLT( S.1399); Support Jackson-Vanik graduation (S.3285)
Attention to various aspects of faith-based initiative, including implementation of EO13559 reforms by White House and various departments and agencies; opposition to faith-based funding provisions of WIA and VAWA reauthorization; opposition to DC vouchers provisions in FY 2013 Financial Services Appropriations.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Increased and continuing security risks for Jewish communal institutions in light of the current political environment in the Middle East.
Oppose Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R.890); Opposition to unilateral recognition of Palestinian state at UN (UDI), including UNESCO; Support Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 (S.2101); Concerns regarding Iranian presence in Latin America; Support for Expansion of the Visa Waiver Program; Support for foreign aid, including aid to Israel; Support for Iron Dome Support Act (H.R. 4229); Support for Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act (H.R.3001); Support for a resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556/S.Res. 385); Support for a resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability (H.Res. 568/S.Res. 380); Support for ratification of The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) UN treaty.
Support for National Museum of the American People.
Opposition to proposed HUD and Commerce Dept. rules regarding faith-based service providers.
Support decreased dependence on oil from hostile nations; Support for Open Fuel Standard (H.R.1687/S.1603); Support for New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 (H.R.1380/S. 1863); Support in principle Merkley-Alexander Electric Vehicles Bill (S. 948); Support approval of Keystone Pipeline XL; Support for government acquisition of alternative fuel vehicle fleets; Support increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for passenger and medium/heavy duty vehicles.
Support for (H. Res. 282) expressing regret for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882; Support for reauthorization of The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S. 1925); Opposition to Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (S.1241).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; Support for Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011 (S.1857/H.R. 3012); Support for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 (S.952/H.R.1842); Opposition to DHS Secure Communities program as implemented; Support for Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act/Lautenberg Amendment (H.R. 2981); Oppose Mandatory E-Verify (Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2164); Oppose Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act (S. 1196); Support reintroduction of Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act (AgJOBS); Urged DHS Secretary Napolitano to use prosecutorial discretion in deportation cases; Support for immigration integration, and asylum and refugees funding, in Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Negotiations.
Support for (H. Res. 282/S. Res. 201) expressing regret for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882; Support for enforcement of employment nondiscrimination law, with appropriate balancing of religious autonomy interests of religious organizations
Encouraging support of awarding Presidential Medal of Freedom to the late Dr. Jan Karski;
Protection of Religious Clauses against legislative incursions; Opposition to inclusion in National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1540) of provision allowing religious symbols on government war memorials
Supporting Iran Sanctions: (Executive Order 13590); Menendez-Kirk Amendment (S.AMDT.1414) to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (S.1867/H.R.1540); Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011 (H.R.1905); Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 (H.R.2105), Oppose Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R.890) Opposition to unilateral recognition of Palestinian state at UN (UDI); Support Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 (S.1601); Support for international affairs funding in Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction negotiations; Support for ratification of The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) UN treaty; Concerns regarding extremist Islamism in Latin America; Support Reauthorization of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom; Support for ambassadorial nomination; Attention to Jewish Heritage issues; Support for Franks-Shuler letter to Dutch Senate in opposition to ritual slaughter prohibition; Support for Visa Waiver Program
Standards for religious expression in public schools; Opposition to inclusion of vouchers in Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization Act of 2011
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Jewish community security issues
Endorse resolution opposing Palestinian Unilateral Declaration of Independence (H.Res.268/S.Res.185); Opposition to unilateral recognition of Palestinian state at UN (UDI); Support Iran Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011(H.RES.134/S.RES.80); Concerns regarding Gaza Flotilla/BDS Movements; Support Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011(H.R.1905); Concerns regarding extremist Islamism in Latin America; Support United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011 (H.R. 2867); Support Syria Sanctions Act (S.1472); Support for Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (H.R.890/S.466); Support for international affairs funding in FY12 appropriations and FY13 budget; Support for enhanced sanctions against Iran and Iranian officials, including Menendez-Kirk amendment to Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2011(S.1547); Opposition to proposed USAID regulations allowing for funding of religious structures and activities; Support for nomination of Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; Concerns regarding US and Israel relations with Turkey; Issues regarding funding of UN; funding of Palestinian Authority
Support for ministerial exception to Title VII; support for reform of faith-based initiative, including protecting workers employed in federally-funded projects from religious discrimination
Clarification of application of Title VII to segregation of workers on the basis of religious practice
Support for Holocaust Survivors Assistance Act (H.R. 2786)
Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 (H.R. 1687/S.1603); energy security; reduced dependence on foreign oil; Merkley-Alexander Electric Vehicles Act (S. 948); New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS) (H.R. 1380); Support for safe and regulated development of domestic oil and gas
Support for Museum of the American People
Oppose inclusion of DC vouchers in FY12 DC appropriations bill
Filing targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Jewish community security issues;
Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011 (H.R. 1687); energy security; reduced dependence on foreign oil; Merkley-Alexander Electric Vehicles Act (S. 948); New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act (NAT GAS) (H.R. 1380); Support for development of domestic oil and natural gas
Opposition to DC vouchers as free-standing bill (H.R.471/S.206), as part of the Continuing Resolution for FY 2011, and as amendment to National Defense Authorization bill; response to USAID proposed rule on use of government funds in connection with structures used in whole or in part for religious activities; proposed guidelines on religion and public schools; support for recision of EO 13279 and for review and appeal of OLC letter on applicability on RFRA to anti-discrimination provisions; next steps for faith-based council
Colombia, South Korea and Panama Free Trade Agreements (H.Res.86/S.Res.20)
Support for guidance on acceptability of segregation as a response to request for accommodation for religious practice; support for broad "ministerial exception" to anti-discrimination employment law; follow-up on OCR's clarification of application of Title VI to anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discrimination; prospective legislation dealing with application of Title VI to Anti-Semitism; support for Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R.1397/S.811);
Support for monument at Arlington honoring Jewish chaplains (H.CON.RES.12/S.CON.RES.4)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, White House Office
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; opposition to enforcement-only approach; E-verify; workplace enforcement; H1B visas; support for birthright citizenship; resumption of deportation of Haitians; support for refugee programs funding, including opposition to cuts in CR (H.R.1)
Iran Sanctions; maintaining a robust foreign aid budget including opposition to cuts in CR (H.R.1); foreign aid to Tunisia/Egypt; Lautenberg Amendment to the 2011 Budget; Support of Israel and strong US-Israel relationship including military aid package; Holocaust insurance legislation; Combating anti-Semitism; Restitution efforts; UN and HRC singling out of Israel; US-Israel relations; Iran drive for nuclear capabilities and human rights abuses; Senate resolution on Libyan human rights violations and international intervention; Continuing international affairs and UN funding; Unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood; Iran Transparency and Accountability Act; House and Senate resolutions condemning Iran for oppression of Baha'is; US ratification of the UN Convention on the elimanation of all forms of the discrimination of women (CEDAW)
Open fuel standard; energy security; reduced dependence on foreign oil/domestic petroleum development; electrification of vehicles; investment in alternative fuels and alternative vehicles; offshore drilling for oil and natural gas; clean energy standard; sustainability legislation; support for incentives and research and development
Application of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to intimidation of Jewish students, and legislation relating thereto; Hate crimes; NAACP anniversary resolution; civil rights of Muslim Americans; strengthening protections against segregation on the basis of religion; ENDA; Support for DC voting rights
Support for Jewish chaplains memorial; Workplace Religious Freedom Act and religious accommodation in general; implementation of faith-based initiative including 12/10 executive order, and further reforms including with regard to employment discrimination in government-funded projects; chaplaincy of House of Representatives; Jewish Chaplains Resolutions: H. Con. Res. 12 and S. Con. Res. 4.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (H.R.4321); Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 2709, S.1085); Dream Act (H.R.1751 / S.729/S. 3992); AgJOBS Bill (H.R. 2414/S.1038); Refugee Protection Act (S.3113); Refugees and Material Support/TRIG
Application of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to intimidation of Jewish students; bill on application of Title VI (H.R.6216); hate crimes; Jewish community security issues;
Crimes Against Humanity Act (S.1346)
Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Iran; Middle East; Combating anti-Semitism; Israeli security; Iran Divestment; Terrorism; U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel; U.S. support of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks; Israeli security; Iran Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (H.R.5833); the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2010 (H.R.4596); Graduate Russia from the Jackson-Vanik Amendment; ratification of CEDAW; ratification of START; [More] Holocaust restitution issues, proposed legislation on insurance claims; US support for the European Shoah Legacy Institute; possible amendments to House Bill establishing a special envoy on combating and monitoring anti-Semitism; Support for Israel; support for international affairs funding; Implementation and expansion of Iran sanctions regime; Election in Sudan; Discourage US recognition of Unilateral Declaration of Independence resolution by the Palestinian authority at the UN; potential U.S. withdrawal from the "Durban 3" conference; Urged the U.S. to play an active role in reform of the Human Rights Council
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Iran Divestment; Iran; Turkey; Middle East; Called for conference committee action on Comprehensive Iranian Sanctions bills (H.R.1327 / S.2799); Darfur; Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (S.908 / H.R.2194) ; U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel; U.S. support of Middle East peace; OSCE related issues; combating anti-Semitism; Religious freedom for the Bahai community in Iran; Israeli security; Elections in Sudan; Gaza Flotilla Incident; Final Iran Sanctions H.R.2194 [More] Visa waiver program; protection of Jewish cemeteries; Support for full funding for UN peacekeeping in FY11 International Affairs Budget; Foreign Affairs Budget; Appropriations for Middle East desalination research center; Israeli - Palestinian peace process; Goldstone Resolution; Holocaust era insurance claims; Terrorism; Jackson - Pence letter to Secretary of State Clinton on Iranian nuclear ambition; Schumer - Graham letter to Secretary of State Clinton on Iranian nuclear ambition; Hoyer - Cantor Letter supporting U.S. - Israel Relationship; Boxer - Isakson Letter supporting U.S. - Israel Relationship; Poe-Peters Letter Supporting Israel's right to self defense; Reid - McConnell Letter supporting Israel's right to self defense; Elimination of Discrimination against Women; Review of UN Human Rights Council; Disposition of Iraqi Jewish archives; The release of Gilad Shalit, including resolution; Mosav Hassan Yousef political asylum case.
Open Fuel Standards Act (H.R.1476 / S.835); Offshore drilling for oil and natural gas; Anticipated Climate Bill; Energy security; Reduced dependence on foreign oil.
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Religious accommodation issues; Implementation and reform of faith-based initiative, Recommendations of Report of the White House Council on Faith Based & Neighborhood Partnerships; Withdrawal of OLC opinion on application of RFRA to faith-based initiative; SAMHSA.
Support interpretation of Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 that incorporates anti-Semitic harassment under certain circumstances as "national origin" discrimination; ENDA ; Proposed questions for Supreme Court nominee Kagan.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Open Fuel Standards Act (H.R.1476 / S.835); American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R 2454); Oil Spill Response and Assistance Act (H.R.5356); MDHD fuel efficiency; Energy security; Reduced dependence on foreign oil/domestic petroleum development; electrification of vehicles; alternative fuels and alternative vehicles; offshore drilling for oil and natural gas
Iran; Turkey; Middle East; Caucuses; Combatting anti-Semitism; Israeli security; Disposition of Iraqi Jewish Archives; Iran Divestment; Terrorism; Darfur; U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel; U.S. support of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks; H.Res. 867; Israeli security; Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act (H.R.2194); the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2010 (H.R.4596); Iran Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (H.R.5833); [More] U.S.aid to Lebanon; Graduating Russia from the Jackson-Vanik Amendment; Boxer-Isakson Sign-on letter to President Obama on sustaining Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations
Crimes Against Humanity Act of 2010 (S. 1346); DHS rejection of Virginia 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Jewish and other groups community security issues
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; religious accommodation issues; faith-based initiative/"charitable choice" issue including SAMHSA, review and repeal of OLC memorandum, action on White House advisory council recommendations, religious discrimination in employment in federally-funded social service programs; pilot scholarship program for military dependent children with special needs (S.3454)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (H.R.4321); Reuniting Families Act (S.1085); Dream Act (H.R.1751 / S.729); Haitian Emergency Life Protection Act Act (H.R.4616 / S.2998); Refugee Protection Act (S.3113); Support elimination of one-year filing deadline for asylum applications; REPAIR proposal; Arizona S.B.1070.
Iran Divestment; Iran; Turkey; Middle East; Called for conference committee action on Comprehensive Iranian Sanctions bills (H.R.1327 / S.2799); Darfur; Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (S.908 / H.R.2194) ; U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel; U.S. support of Middle East peace; OSCE related issues; combating anti-Semitism; Religious freedom for the Bahai community in Iran; Israeli security; Elections in Sudan; Gaza Flotilla Incident; Final Iran Sanctions H.R.2194 [More] Visa waiver program; protection of Jewish cemeteries; Support for full funding for UN peacekeeping in FY11 International Affairs Budget; Foreign Affairs Budget; Appropriations for Middle East desalination research center; Israeli - Palestinian peace process; Goldstone Resolution; Holocaust era insurance claims; Terrorism; Jackson - Pence letter to Secretary of State Clinton on Iranian nuclear ambition; Schumer - Graham letter to Secretary of State Clinton on Iranian nuclear ambition; Hoyer - Cantor Letter supporting U.S. - Israel Relationship; Boxer - Isakson Letter supporting U.S. - Israel Relationship; Poe-Peters Letter Supporting Israel's right to self defense; Reid - McConnell Letter supporting Israel's right to self defense; Elimination of Discrimination against Women; Review of UN Human Rights Council; Disposition of Iraqi Jewish archives; The release of Gilad Shalit, including resolution; Mosav Hassan Yousef political asylum case.
Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Religious accommodation issues; Implementation and reform of faith-based initiative, Recommendations of Report of the White House Council on Faith Based & Neighborhood Partnerships; Withdrawal of OLC opinion on application of RFRA to faith-based initiative; SAMHSA.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Iran Divestment; Iran; Turkey; Middle East; Called for a conference committee action on Comprehensive Iranian Sanctions bills (H.R.1327 / S.2799); Darfur; Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (S.908 / H.R.2194) ; U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel; U.S. support of Middle East peace; OSCE related issues; combating anti-Semitism; Religious freedom for the Bahai community in Iran; Israeli security; Elections in Sudan; Vice President Biden's trip to Israel; Feinstein / Bond letter on Western Sahara; [More] McDermott - Ellison Letter on Gaza; Opposition to Ugandan anti-homosexual legislation; Visa waiver program; protection of Jewish cemeteries; Support for full funding for UN peacekeeping in FY11 International Affairs Budget; Foreign Affairs Budget; Appropriations for Middle East desalination research center; Israeli - Palestinian peace process; Goldstone Resolution; Holocaust era insurance claims; Terrorism.
Oppose DC vouchers language in the JOBS bill, FAA Air Transportation Act.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (H.R.4321); Reuniting Families Act (S.1085); Dream Act (H.R.1751 / S.729); HELP Act (H.R.4616 / S.2998); TPS for Liberians; Visa waiver program; Refugee Protection Act (S.3113); Liberian DED extension; Haitian humanitarian parole; Attention to standards for barring entry of supporter of designated terrorist group; Support elimination of one-year filing deadline for asylum applications.
Support for increasing Medicaid's Federal Medical Assistance Percentage.
Support interpretation of Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 that incorporates anti-Semetic harassment under certain circumstances as "national origin" discrimination; ENDA .
Open Fuel Standards Act (H.R.1476 / S.835); Offshore drilling for oil and natural gas; Anticipated Kerry, Graham, Lieberman climate bill; American Clean Energy and Leadership Act (S.1462).
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Religious Discrimination issues, WRFA, Charitable Choice in Health Care, Issues relating to Government funding of Faith-Based social-service providers including religion-based employment decisions by grantees and grants to pervasively religious organizations, OLC memo on application of RFRA to government grants.
PACE Bonds, Climate Change, Comprehensive Energy Reform, Flex Fuels (H.R.1476, S.835), Energy Security, American Clean Energy and Leadership Act (S.1462), Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (S.1733).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, White House Office
Budget Priorities in Social Services and Foreign Affairs.
Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Hate Crimes H.R.1939/S.1391; Incitement; Law Enforcement Relations with Religious Communities and Organizations.
Title VI Enforcement; Amendment of Civil Rights Law and Enforcement; National Security and Civil Liberties; ENDA; Equal Employment Issues.
Clean Transporation; American Clean Energy Act H.R.2454; Open Fuel Standard Act H.R.1476/S.835.
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Mezuzah Bill; Military Religious Freedom; Anti-semitism; Faith Based Initative.
Serve America Act H.R.1388/S.277; DC Vote H.R.157.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform; DREAM Act S.729/H.R.1751; Reuniting Families Act H.R.2709/S.1085; AgJobs S.1038/H.R.2414; E-Verify; Permanent Residency Case; Enforcement by CIS of Admissions, Standards.
DC Vouchers.
Filing targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Vice President of the U.S.
Hate Crimes (as part of the DOD authorization); ENDA; Civil Rights Issues; Title VII reform; Lieberman Amendment to the Pass Act.
Combating extremism; Freedom of Expression; Religious Liberty; WRFA; Security for the Jewish Community; Anti-Semitism; Military Vouchers; OLC Letter on application of RFRA to Faith-Based program; Accommodation of Religious Practices and Beliefs; Faith Based Initiative.
Poverty and Food Issues.
DC Vouchers; Title VI Civil Rights Enforcement.
Dream Act H.R.1751 / S.729; Reuniting Families Act H.R.2709 / S.1085; Comprehensive Immigration Reform; S.1594 Safe and Secure Detention Act; S.1478 / H.R.3249 Strengthening and Uniting Communities Act; Asylum Reform; Health Coverage for Legal Immigrant; AgJobs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform; DREAM Act S.729/H.R.1751; Reuniting Families Act H.R.2709/S.1085; AgJobs S.1038/H.R.2414; E-Verify; Permanent Residency Case; Enforcement by CIS of Admissions, Standards.
Clean Transporation; American Clean Energy Act H.R.2454; Open Fuel Standard Act H.R.1476/S.835.
Budget Priorities in Social Services and Foreign Affairs.
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Mezuzah Bill; Military Religious Freedom; Anti-semitism; Faith Based Initative.
Health Care Reform; Rescission of HHS Religious Accommodation Regulations.
DC Vouchers.
Title VI Enforcement; Amendment of Civil Rights Law and Enforcement; National Security and Civil Liberties; ENDA; Equal Employment Issues.
Serve America Act H.R.1388/S.277; DC Vote H.R.157.
Filing targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Vice President of the U.S.
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Mezuzah Bill; Military Religious Freedom; Anti-semitism; Faith Based Initative.
Clean Transporation; American Clean Energy Act H.R.2454; Open Fuel Standard Act H.R.1476/S.835.
Health Care Reform; Rescission of HHS Religious Accommodation Regulations.
Hate Crimes H.R.1939/S.1391; Incitement; Law Enforcement Relations with Religious Communities and Organizations.
Title VI Enforcement; Amendment of Civil Rights Law and Enforcement; National Security and Civil Liberties; ENDA; Equal Employment Issues.
Budget Priorities in Social Services and Foreign Affairs.
DC Vouchers.
Filing targets: Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Vice President of the U.S.
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Church State Issues in Stimulus; Issues of Religious Liberty; Prison Chaplain's Libraries; Separation of Church and State
E-Verify (Sessions Amendment to Stimulus Bill); Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Dream Act S.729; GIVE Act; Religious Worker Visas;
Hate Crimes H.R.191;
GIVE Act H.R.1388; Serve America Act S.277; Budget Resolution; Invocation of Law of Return in Bail Hearings; Serve America Act H.R.1388 / S.277
Proposed change in budget re: deductibility of charitable contributions; Public Good IRA Rollover Act
Strengthening public education, and opposition to vouchers or tuition tax credits.
Energy provisions in the Stimulus Bill (Cantwell Amendment); Reducing Dependence on Foreign Oil; Electric Vehicles; Plug in Hybrid Vehicles; Open Fuel Standard Act H.R.1476; Transportation Bill
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 H.R.11 / S.181; Paycheck Fairness Act H.R.12 / S.182
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, White House Office
Discrimination, anti-Semitism, harassment resulting in physical injury and hospitalization
Faith-Based Initiative
Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; S. Res. 85-Jewish Refugees; Israel-US-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the UN; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Sudan Crisis, including Darfur; Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; US-India Relations; Durban II; Support for international affairs funding; dangers of a nuclear Iran and sanctions/measures to halt iran's nuclear program; Religious Persecutin
Women's access to birth control.
Reliance on Law of Return in criminal bail proceeding.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, White House Office
DC Vouchers; Strengthening Communities through English and Integration Act; Title VI Area Studies Programs.
SSI Extension; Support for National Service.
Faith-Based Initiative; Religious Accommodation-Enforcement Issues and Proposed Guidelines on Religion and the Workplace; Role of Chaplains and Religious Expression in the Miliatry; Support of Existing Civil Rights and Church-State Protections; Workplace Religious Freedom Act (HR 1431) (S. 3628); Oversight of Charitable Choice; Freedom of Religious Expression in the Home Act (H.R. 6932).
America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.3036);Energy Tax Credits; Energy Efficient Tax Incentives (HR 6049); India Civil Nuclear (H.R. 7081); Flex Fuel Mandate (S.3303) (H.R. 6559).
Economic Sanctions Against Iran; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; Greek-Israeli Relations; Iran Sanctions Enabling Acts (S.1430, HR 2437); Iran Counter-Proliferation Act (S.970/HR 1400); Israel-Turkey Relations. . .[cont. next page] Israel-US-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the UN; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries (H.Res.185); Jubilee Act (S.2166) and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Oppose Divestment from Israel; Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladeshi Journalist; Sudan Crisis, including Darfur; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Iranian influence in Latin America; Support for USADF in 2009 Budget; Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; UN Reform Legislation; US-India Relations; UNRWA Issues; PEPFAR; U.S. Global AIDS bill (HR 5501); Durban II; Holocaust Insurance Bill (HR 1746); Support of Letter urging designation of Hamas TV station as SOGT; support for international affairs funding; Child Soldier Accountability Act (S.2135); Security Assistance of Arms Control Act; Merida Initiative; FY08 Supplemental--support for peace-keeping operations in Sudan; FY09 Budget--support for humanitarian assistance, peace-keeping efforts, diplomatic efforts; issues concerning Armenian history; Resolutuion Condeming Rocket Attacks Against Israel (H.Res.951); dangers of a nuclear Iran and possible sanctions/measures to halt Iran's nuclear program; Support for Funding of Warsaw Museum of Polish Jewish History; Durban Review Conference (H.R. 1361); Iran Sanctions Consolidated Legislation in DOD appropriations; post Holocaust communal property restoration; Lithuanian investigation of World War II Jewish partisans; European Anti-Semitism; Support for Ratification of Accession of Macedonia and Albania to NATO.
LIFT Act
Cutting Off Terrorism Funding; LLEEA and Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Terrorism Prevention and Prosecution; Evaluation of Office of Special Investigation.
Nonprofit Reform
AGJOBS Bill; Caps on Refugee Admissions; Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Consular Identification Cards; DREAM Act (S.774, HR 1585); Due Process Concerns; Material Support Issue; Protecting Eligible Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Protection of Iraqi Asylum Seekers; Refugee Funding; Supplemental Security Income (S.821); TPS Issues, SAVE Act (HR 4088); New Employee Verification Act (HR 5515); E-Verify Employment Verification System; ...continued next page Protect Citizens from Unlawful Raids & Detention Act (S. 3594); Reuniting Families Act (S.3514) (H.R. 6938); Visa Recapture Act (H.R. 5882).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Waiver for State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards; America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.3036); US-Israel Energy Cooperation; Global Warming Bill (S.2555); Energy Tax Credits; Energy Use in Developing World; Biofuel Tariffs; Energy Efficient Tax Incentives (HR 6049).
Nonprofit Reform
LIFT Act
Treatment of Israel on Intellectual Property Issues; Colombia Free Trade Agreeement; Guatemala Free Trade Agreement; South Korea Free Trade Agreement.
AGJOBS Bill; Caps on Refugee Admissions; Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Consular Identification Cards; DREAM Act (S.774, HR 1585); Due Process Concerns; Implementation of USCIRF Asylum Recommendations; Material Support Issue; Protecting Eligible Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Protection of Iraqi Asylum Seekers; Refugee Funding; Supplemental Security Income 9S.821); TPS Issues, SAVE Act (HR 4088); New Employee Verification Act (HR 5515).
Economic Sanctions Against Iran; Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia and Palestinian Authority; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; Greek-Israeli Relations; Iran Sanctions Enabling Acts (S.1430, HR 2437); Iran Counter-Proliferation Act (S.970/HR 1400); Israel-Turkey Relations. . .[cont. next page] Israel-US-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the UN; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries (H.Res.185); Jubilee Act (S.2166) and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Oppose Divestment from Israel; Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladehi Journalist; Sudan Crisis, including Darfur; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Iranian influence in Latin America; Support for USADF in 2009 Budget; Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; UN Reform Legislation; US-India Relations; UNRWA Issues; PEPFAR; U.S. Global AIDS bill (HR 5501); Administration Role in Civil Lawsuit Against PLO; Durban II; Holocaust Insurance Bill (HR 1746); Support of Letter urging designation of Hamas TV station as SOGT; support for international affairs funding; Child Soldier Accountability Act (S.2135); Support for letter urging Swiss president to annul Iran gas deal; H.Con.Res.362 urging heightened effort to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons; H.Con.Res.235 urging World Bank to cut off finances to Iran; Provisions with regards to Israel of HR 5916, Security Addistance of Arms Control Act; Merida Initiative; FY08 Supplemental--support for peace-keeping operations in Sudan; FY09 Budget--support for humanitarian assistance, peace-keeping efforts, diplomatic efforts; issues concerning Armenian history; Resolutuion Condeming Rocket Attacks Against Israel (H.Res.951); dangers of a nuclear Iran and possible sanctions/measures to halt Iran's nuclear program; Support for Funding of Warsaw Museum of Polish Jewish History.
Treatment of Detainees; Treatment of Foreign Visitors; Visa Waiver Program; FISA Extension; FISA Amendments (HR 6304).
SSI Extension; Support for National Service.
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 2015); DC Voting Rights Act (HR 1905, S. 1257); ADA Restoration Act.
Cutting Off Terrorism Funding; LLEEA and Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Terrorism Prevention and Prosecution
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
AGJOBS Bill; Caps on Refugee Admissions; Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Consular Identification Cards; DREAM Act (S.A. 2919, S.774, H.R. 1585); Due Process Concerns; Implementation of USCIRF Asylum Recommendations; Material Support Issue; Protecting Eligible Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Protection of Iraqi Asylum Seekers; Refugee Funding; Supplemental Security Income (S. 821); TPS Issues; SAVE Act (H.R. 4088).
Faith-Based Initiative; Implementation of Jewish American Heritage Month; Religious Accommodation and Enforcement Issues and Proposed Guidelines on Religion and the Workplace; Role of Chaplains and Religious Expression in the Military; Support for Office on Religious Discrimination in Department of Justice; Support of Existing Civil Rights and Church-State Protections; and National Service/AmeriCorps; Use of Koran for Swearing-In; Workplace Religious Freedom Act (H.R. 1431); Oversight of Charitable Choice; Reauthorization of Charitable Choice in SAMHSA.
SSI Extension; Support for National Service.
Nonprofit Reform; Pledge Protection Act (H.R. 699)
Treatment of Israel on Intellectual Property Issues; Support for ATPDEA; Columbia Free Trade Agreement, Guatemala Free Trade Agreement; South Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015); DC Voting Rights Act (H.R. 1905, S. 1257); Resolution on hanging of nooses (H.Res. 826); ADA Restoration Act.
DC Vouchers; Oppose Extension of Public Funding of Private Schools; Higher Education Reauthorization--Title VI Oversight; Vouchers; Tuition Tax Credits.
LIFT Act (in TRIA--H.R. 2761, H.R. 4299--and freestanding)
Support for Strengthening CAFE Standards; Waiver for State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards; America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191); US-Israel Energy Cooperation; Global Warming Bill (S.2555); Energy Tax Credits; Energy use in Developing World; Biofuel Tarriffs.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Nonprofit Reform; Concerns re Use of Public Space and re Issuance of Awards; Pledge Protection Act (H.R. 699); Support for privately funded member and staff travel.
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015); DC Voting Rights Act (H.R. 1905, S. 1257); Resolution on hanging of nooses (H.Res. 826)
Treatment of Israel on Intellectual Property Issues; Support for ATPDEA and Peru Free Trade Agreement, Columbia Free Trade Agreement, Guatemala Free Trade Agreement, South Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Cutting Off Terrorism Funding; LLEEA and Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Terrorism Prvention and Prosecution; Role of Office on Religious Discrimination.
Affirmation of AJC Perspective on Immigration; AGJOBS Bill; Amendments to U.S. Patriot Act and 1996 Immigration Reform; Caps on Refugee Admissions; Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Consular Identification Cards; DREAM Act (S.A. 2919, S.774, H.R. 1585); Due Process Concerns; Implementation of USCIRF Asylum Recommendations; Material Support Issue; Protecting Eligible Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Protection of Iraqi Asylum Seekers; Refugee Funding;
SSI Extension; Support for National Service.
Controversy re Roumanian Jewish Cemeteries; Economic Sanctions against Iran; Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia and Palestinian Authority; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; FY 2008 Appropriations; Global Poverty Act of 2007 (H.R. 1302); Graduation from Jackson-Vanik; Greek-Israeli Relations; Iran Sanctions Enabling Acts (S. 1430, H.R. 2437); Iran Non-Proliferation and Sanctions (S. 970/H.R. 1400); Israel-Turkey Relations;
LIFT Act (in TRIA--H.R. 2761, H.R. 4299--and freestanding)
CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6); Senate Energy Act (H.R. 6); House Energy Act (H.R. 2776) and (H.R. 3220); Fuel Economy Reform Act (H.R. 1506); Support for Strengthening CAFE Standards; Waiver for State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards; Oppose H.R. 2927.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Cutting Off Terrorism Funding; LLEEA and Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Terrorism Prevention and Prosecution; Role of Office on Religious Discrimination; Department of Justice (S.1105 / H.R.1592).
Call on EU to add Hezbollah to Terror List; Christian Communities in West Bank; Controversy re Romanian Jewish Cemeteries; Darfur Accountability Act (S.831 / H.R.180); Darfur Appropriations; Economic Sanctions against Iran; Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; FY 2007 and 2008Appropriations; Global Poverty Act of 2007 (H.R.1302); Graduation from Jackson-Vanik; Greek-Israeli relations; Iran and Darfur Sanctions Enabling Acts (H.R.180); Iran Non Proliferation and Sanctions (S.970 / H.R.1400 / H.R.2347); Israel-Turkey Relations; Israel-U.S.-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the U.N.; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries; Jubilee Act and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Magen David Adom and International Red Cross; Oppose Divestment in Israel; Resolution and Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladeshi Journalist (H.Res.64); Security Fence; Strengthening UNIFIL Mandate in Lebanon; Sudan crisis, including Darfur; Support for Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Support for resolution decrying Iranian influence in Latin America (H.Res.435); Support for USADF in 2008 Budget; Support resolution condemning UCU Boycott Vote (H.Res.467); Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; Transmit Turkish Jewish Concerns; U.N. Reform Legislation; U.S.-India and Israel-India Relations; UNRWA Issues; Visa waiver reform. see following page
Affirmation of AJC perspective on immigration; AGJOBS Bill; Amendments to U.S. Patriot Act and 1996 Immigration Reform; Caps on refugee admissions; Clear Act; Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Consular Identification Cards; DREAM Act; Due Process concerns; Implementation of USCIRF Asylum Recommendations; Material support issue; Prosecution of Asylum Seekers including provisions of and amendments to Senate Immigration bills (S.1348 / S.1639); Protecting Eligible Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Protection of Iraqi Asylum seekers; REAL ID Repeal Act; Refugee Funding; STRIVE Act (H.R.1645); Supplemental Security Income (S.821); TPS Issues. see following page.
U.S. India Nuclear Energy Cooperation follow up; Drive Act (S.339 / H.R.670); CLEAN Energy Act (H.R.6); Senate Energy Act (H.R.6); House Energy Act (H.R.3220); Support for Strengthening CAFE Standards.
LIFT Act (in TRIA and freestanding).
Appointment to USCIRF; Faith-Based Initiative; Implementation of Jewish American Heritage Month; Public Expression of Religion Act; Religious accommodation and enforcement issues and proposed guidelines on religion and the workplace; Role of Chaplains and Religious Expression in the Military; Support for Office on Religious Discrimination in Department of Justice; Support of existing civil rights and church-state protections in Head Start (S.556 / H.R.1429) and National Service /Americorps; Use of Koran for Swearing-In; Workplace Religious Freedom Act (H.R.1431). see following page.
Nonprofit Reform; Concerns re Use of Public Space and re Issuance of awards; pledge Protection Act (H.R.699); Support for privately funded member and staff travel; House Ethics (H.Res.6); Senate Lobby Disclosure Act (S.1).
SSI Extension; IRA Rollover bill re charitable contributions; support for National Service.
Security funding for High Risk Non-profits; Treatment of Detainees; Habeas Corpus Restoration Act (C.S.185 / H.R.1416).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
AGJOBS Bill; Amendments to U.S. Patriot Act and 1996 Immigration Reform; Clear Act (S.1362/H.R.3137); Community's Protection Act (H.R.6094); Comprehensive Immigration Reform/Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (S.2611); Consular Identification Cards; DREAM Act; Due Process concerns; Eliminating arbitrary refugee caps; Immigration Law Enforcement Act (H.R.6095); Immigration Relief for families of hate crime victims; Implementation of USCIRF Asylum Recommendations; Prosecution of Asylum Seekers; Protecting Eligible Refugees & Asylum Seekers (H.R.5918); Reaching cap on refugee admissions; Refugee Funding; Secure America & Orderly Immigration Act (S.1033/H.R.2330); Secure Fence Act (H.R.6061); Supplemental Security Income (S.453/H.R.899); TPS Issues. see following page.
Cutting Off Terrorism Funding; Inclusion of Hate Crime Statistics in UCR: LLEEA and Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S.1145, H.R.2662); Terrorism Prevention and Prosecution.
SSI Extension; TANF and "Charitable Choice".
AJC Resolution (S.444/H.R.773); Faith-Based Initiative; Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act (H.R.235); Implementation of Jewish American Heritage Month; Legislation on Role of Chaplains and Religious Expression in the Military; Mt. Soledad Legislation; Museum of History of Polish Jews; Proposal to Extend Katrina Private Schools Funding; Public Expression of Religious Act; Religious accommodation and enforcement issues and proposed guidelines on religion and the workplace; Religious Freedom Amendment (H.J.Res.57); Recommendations on Religion in Air Force and other Military Branches; RLUIPA; Use of Koran for Swearing-In; Workplace Religious Freedom Act (S.677/H.R.1445). see following page
Care Act: Flag Desecration Amendment (S.J.Res12/H.J.Res10); Inquiry re: Staff Travel; Nonprofit Reform; Plan B for Plan B (H.Res.4229); Pledge Protection Act (S.1046/H.R.2389); Support for privately funded member and staff travel.
Military Commissions Act (S.3930/H.R.6166); SAFE Act -- Patriot Act (H.R.3199); Security funding for High Risk Non-profits; Treatment of Detainees.
AL-MANAR Designation as SDGT; Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act; Call on EU to add Hezbollah to Terror List; Christian Communities in West Bank; Columbian Temporary Status; Darfur Appropriations; Darfur Peace & Accountability Act (S.1462/H.R.3127); Defense Appropriations Bill - Darfur Funding Amendment; Economic Sanctions against Iran; European and Global Anti-Semitism; FY 2007 and 2008Appropriations; Greek-Israeli relations; Hamas and Its Participation in the Political Process; H.Con.Res.242/S.Con.Res.14 Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia; Iran Non Proliferation; Iran Freedom Support Act (S.333/H.R.282)/ILSA Extension; Israel-Turkey Relations; Israel-U.S.-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the U.N.; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries (S.Res.494/H.Res.848); Jubilee Act (H.Res.1130) and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Letter on Iraqi Official's Anti-Semitism; Letter on Sudanese President's Libel of Jewish People; Magen David Adom; Oppose Divestment in Israel; Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006; Peace in Darfur Act; Peru Free Trade Agreement; Resolution on Persecution of Baha'i in Iran; Resolution and Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladeshi Journalist; Resolutions re: Israel's Right to Self-Defense (S.Res.534, H.Res.921); Security Fence; Sudan crisis, including Darfur; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Support for the Lebanese people (H.Res.1017); Support for USADF in 2008 Budget; Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; U.N. Ambassador Nomination; U.N. Reform Legislation; U.S.-India and Israel-India Relations; UNRWA Employment of Hamas Members and Other UNRWA Issues. see following page
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, White House Office
National Commission on Terrorism Report to Congress; U.S. Postal Service Issuance of a Hiram Bingham IV Stamp; Preservation of WWII Japanese American Internment Camps
Issues relating to international religious freedom and human rights; Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill; Bills and resolutions re: WEOG (Western Europe and Other Countries Group) at the United Nations and Israel; Resolutions, bills, and testimony re: Recovery of Assets of Holocaust victims and survivors; Settlement of Holocaust-era assets (including S. 779); U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women; International Trade (HR 434, S1389, PNTR);International Criminal Court; Support for Israel and the Peace Process; Urge Senators and Representatives to support various Senate sign-on letters re: anti-Semitism in Russia; Oppose the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act
Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Charitable Choice; Russian anti-Semitism ; Education Savings Accounts; Religious Liberty Protection Act; School Prayer; Vouchers; Issuance of Guidelines
Civil Rights Enforcement
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)