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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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City | NEW YORK |
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Zip Code | 10005 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President |
Date | 4/4/2024 3:36:35 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
FOR HR 1102/S 431 - UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act
All provisions
This bill would withhold United States contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and other purposes.
FOR HR 3266/S 3707 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act
All provisions
To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports reviewing the curriculum used by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.
FOR S 2413 - Regional Integration and Normalization Act
All provisions
This bill expands and strengthens the Abraham Accords and the Negev Forum.
FOR S.Res 505 - A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.
All provisions
This resolution condemns the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.
FOR H.Res. 889 - Condemning the Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas to immediately and unconditionally surrender, cease its attacks, and safely release all hostages.
All provisions
This resolution condemns the Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas to immediately and unconditionally surrender, cease its attacks, and safely release all hostages.
FOR HR 340 - Hamas International Financing Prevention Act
All provisions
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.
FOR S 3874 - Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024
All provisions
To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes.
FOR S.Res 504 - A resolution requesting information on Israels human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
All provisions
This resolution requests that the Department of State provide Congress with information on Israel's human rights practices.
FOR H.Res 966 - Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
All provisions
This resolution condemns acts of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, including those acts committed by Hamas on and since October 7, 2023. The resolution also calls on all nations to criminalize rape and sexual assault and hold accountable all perpetrators of sexual violence, including state and non-state armed groups.
FOR H.Res 885 - Condemning Hamas use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.
All provisions
This resolution condemns Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.
FOR HR 6196 - Israel-Hamas War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
All provisions
To require a comprehensive report on the Federal Governments efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence of atrocities committed during Hamass attack on Israel, public dissemination campaigns to ensure those responsible for the attacks are identified and prosecuted, and efforts to leverage international cooperation and best practices regarding current Israeli-Hamas war.
FOR HR 7111 - UNRWA Elimination Act
All provisions
To establish the policy of the United States that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East should be disbanded completely, and for other purposes.
FOR S 3493 - UNRWA Reform Act of 2023
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To require certification prior to obligation of funds for United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HCR HRes 345 - A resolution recognizing that infertility is a widespread problem that affects populations of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, and genders.
All provisions
This resolution recognizes the need for education, research, and medical interventions to address infertility and disparities associated with that disease.
HCR HR 4121/S 1999: Right to Contraception Act
All provisions
This bill would safeguard Americans right to access all forms of birth control and protect against federal and state efforts to restrict it
HCR HR 880: Heart Health Enhancement through Access to Research and Training Act
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This bill authorizes grants for continuing medical education programs for physicians on preventing, identifying, and treating cardiovascular disease in women.
HCR HR 4731/S 2386 - Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
All provisions
This bill will require health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.
HCR HR 3838/S 2415 - Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023
All provisions
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies federal support for state-based efforts to improve maternal mortality review committees; enhance surveillance of pregnancy-associated and -related deaths; and otherwise improve, and reduce disparities in, maternal health outcomes.
HCR HR 7056/S 3612 - Access to Family Building Act
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This bill provides a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization).
HCR HR 2907/S 1297: Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
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This bill sets out protections for and establishes programs to support health care providers (and those who assist such providers) who offer reproductive health care services that are lawful in the state where the services are provided.
HCR HR 782: Ensuring Womens Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
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This bill prohibits anyone acting under state law from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state abortion services.
HCR HR 7153/S 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
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This bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.
HCR S 631: UPHOLD Privacy Act of 2023
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This bill would protect the privacy of personally identifiable health and location data.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
EDU HR 603/S 1273 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
All provisions
This bill will require a study on Holocaust education efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
EDU HR 6516/S 3448 - Never Again Reauthorization Act of 2023
All provisions
This bill reauthorizes the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs through fiscal year 2030, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
BUD HR 4665/S 2438 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Provisions related to strengthening the US-Israel relationship through defense, international development, and research partnerships; fully funding the Office of the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism; increased funding for the Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues; establishing and funding a Special Envoy to the Abraham Accords with the rank of Ambassador in the State Department.
This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs.
BUD HR 6126 - Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
All provisions
This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
BUD HR 6113 - Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023
All provisions
This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for assistance to Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
BUD HR 7113 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations in line with the Presidents request in response to the ongoing attack on Ukraines sovereignty by Russia and in response to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Provisions related to supplemental funding for Israel.
this bill provides emergency supplemental appropriations for Ukraine and Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
CIV HR 6090/S 3141 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
All provisions
This bill provides for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
CIV HR 3773/ S 3078 - Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act
All provisions
This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs from authorizing, facilitating, providing funding for, or otherwise supporting any event that promotes anti-Semitism on the IHE's campus.
CIV HR 6914 - Pregnant Student Rights Act
All provisions
This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain information to prospective and enrolled students on the rights and resources for pregnant students to carry a baby to term or students who may become pregnant while enrolled at the IHE to carry a baby to term.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FAM HR 6918 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
All provisions
This bill prohibits the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing (with respect to certain pregnancy centers) a provision of a proposed rule modifying the standard for a state's reasonable use of funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
CSP HR 7521 - Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
All Provisions
This bill prohibits distributing, maintaining, or providing internet hosting services for a foreign adversary controlled application (e.g., TikTok). However, the prohibition does not apply to a covered application that executes a qualified divestiture as determined by the President.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HOM HR 7320 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
All provisions
This bill will reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for five years with significant reforms. This legislation will provide accountability, transparency, and reporting measures to ensure Congress can conduct robust oversight of the intelligence community and its use of FISA authorities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
LAW S 3184 - Ending Subsidies for Pro-Terrorist Activity on Campus Act
All provisions
To require institutions of higher education to include reporting regarding campus anti-Semitism in the annual security report required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, to ensure that institutions of higher education do not support terrorist activity of foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
MED HR 3226/S 1573: Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023
All Provisions
This bill would reauthorize critical federal research, education and care to reduce preterm birth and infant mortality.
MED HR 4534/S 2245 - Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventative Services Act of 2023
All provisions
This bill requires a review of women and lung cancer.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MON
16. Specific lobbying issues
MON HR 987/S 1300 - Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act
All provisions
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel, and the 75th anniversary of the United States-Israel relationship.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
VET HR 5492/S 2801 - Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023
All provisions
This bill aims to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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