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1 week ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationHouse Bill Would Codify Trump Executive Order on University Funding. On June 9, Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) introduced H.R.3836, which would codify Executive Order 14282 to mandate stronger enforcement of foreign funding disclosures at higher education institutions. Congress Condemns Anti-Semitism. On June 9, the House passed H.Res.481, condemning anti-Semitism and politically motivated violence, and H.Res.488, which condemns the recent attack in Boulder.
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2 weeks ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationNew Legislation Focuses on Anti-Semitism. On June 3, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced H.R.3691 to create a national commission to investigate anti-Semitic violence. On June 4, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced S.Res.261 to condemn the recent killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington.
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3 weeks ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationHouse Bill Seeks to Expedite Arms Sales. On May 23, Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) introduced H.R.3613 to raise dollar thresholds for congressional notifications for arms exports and to update reporting requirements. 2) Personnel and CorrespondenceCongressional Delegations Visit Region. On May 25, a congressional delegation to Saudi Arabia met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir.
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1 month ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationHouse Bill Targets Weapons Transfers to Israel. On May 21, Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) introduced H.R.3565 to limit the transfer of US defense articles and services to Israel. Democrats Continue Pushback Against Luxury Jet Gift to Trump. On May 21, Sen.
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1 month ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationGOP Bill Threatens Non-Profits’ Exempt Status. On May 12, congressional Republicans released their budget reconciliation plan, which includes a proposal to expand the president’s ability to revoke tax exempt status from nonprofits accused of “supporting terrorism.”House Resolution Aims to Prohibit Persian Gulf Renaming. On May 13, Rep.
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1 month ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationHouse Passes Iran Sanctions Bill. On May 5, the House passed by voice vote H.R.1800, which would require the President to impose sanctions relating to Iran’s energy sector and weapons programs. Bicameral Bills Seek to Limit Palestinian Recognition at United Nations. On May 6, Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) and Rep.
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1 month ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
Lawmakers returned to Washington after a short break away from the Capitol. Their two-week recess coincided with major developments in the Middle East. The United States and Iran have held three rounds of direct talks over the latter’s nuclear program, but the situation remains delicate as a tentative fourth round of talks was recently postponed.
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1 month ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationHouse Democrats Concerned with Violence in West Bank. On April 28, Reps. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Adam Smith (D-WA), and Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced H.R.3045, which would sanction individuals perpetrating violence in the West Bank. Sen. Risch Introduces Bill to Defend Israel at the United Nations.
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2 months ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationRepublican-Led Bill Would Let Americans Sue UNRWA. On April 14, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced legislation that would enable lawsuits in US courts against international organizations, such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, that are accused of providing material support to terrorist groups. House Resolution Looks to Recognize Arab American Heritage Month. On April 24, Rep.
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2 months ago | 
arabcenterdc.org | Ethan Mayer- RichManager |Ethan Mayer-Rich
I. Legislative Branch1) LegislationHouse Bill Targets Government Funding Going to Iran. On April 14, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced H.R.2917, which would require the reporting and public disclosure of any funding from a government grant or contract that goes to an entity located in a “foreign country of concern,” including Iran. Bipartisan Anti-BDS Legislation Introduced. On April 16, Reps.
