HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. for HADASSAH, THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC.
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Foreign Relations 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. 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. S 2413 - Regional Integration and Normalization Act All provisions This bill expands and strengthens the Abraham Accords and the Negev Forum. 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. S 1647, S 3874 - Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024 All provisions Would impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes. HR 2454, S 1143 - United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act All provisions This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. HR 3792 - U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023 All provisions To modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel, expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords, and for other purposes. H.Res. 1147, S.Res. 620 - A resolution demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023. All provisions This bill demands that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023. HR 211 - COI Elimination Act All provisions This bill will set a policy for the United States to seek the abolition of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel; and combat systemic anti-Israel bias at the United Nations Human Rights Council and other international fora. H.Res. 1143 - Condemning Irans unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. All provisions This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) condemns Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel; (2) stands with Israel as it defends itself against Iran's attacks and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security; (3) supports Israel's right to self-defense and right to respond to this aggression; (4) commends the U.S. military, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan for intercepting Iranian missiles and drones; and (5) urges full enforcement of U.S. sanctions and export controls against Iran. H.Res. 888 - Reaffirming the State of Israels Right to Exist All provisions This resolution reaffirms Israel's right to exist. It also (1) recognizes that denying Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (2) rejects calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) condemns the Hamas-led attack on Israel. HR 8299 - Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging Medical Technology Act of 2024 All provisions This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Council for Technology and Innovation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to carry out a program to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the United States and Israel to expand and enhance collaboration on the development and delivery of health care products and services.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
Health Issues HCR
HR 4121, S 1999, S 4381 - 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 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. HR 880 - Heart Health Enhancement through Access to Research and Training Act All provisions This bill authorizes grants for continuing medical education programs for physicians on preventing, identifying, and treating cardiovascular disease in women. H.Res. 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. 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. HR 7056, S 3612 - Access to Family Building Act All provisions This bill provides a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (e.g., In vitro fertilization). HR 7153, S 3679 - Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act All provisions This bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. HR 2907, S 1297 - Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act All provisions 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. HR 782 - Ensuring Womens Right to Reproductive Freedom Act All provisions This bill prohibits anyone acting under state law from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state abortion services. S 631 - UPHOLD Privacy Act of 2023 All provisions This bill would protect the privacy of personally identifiable health and location data HR 4363, S 2213 - Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act All provisions This bill addresses the health of cancer survivors and unmet needs that survivors face through the entire continuum of care from diagnosis through active treatment and posttreatment. HR 4581, S 2231 - Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 All provisions This bill expands the scope of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to include research and activities to prevent stillbirths. H.Res. 1240 - Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 4121) to protect an individuals ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception. All provisions This bill states that immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of H.R. 4121. S 2544 - Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act All provisions This bill establishes various grants and related programs that address sexual and reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities. S 4445 - Right to IVF Act All provisions This bill protects and expands nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization. HR 12, S 701 - Womens Health Protection Act of 2023 All provisions This bill prohibits governmental restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services. Stop Comstock Act All provisions This bill would repeal language in the Comstock Laws that could be used to ban the mailing of mifepristone and other drugs used in medication abortions, instruments and equipment used in abortions, and educational material related to sexual health. HR 8821 - Helping to Optimize Patients Experience (HOPE) with Fertility Services Act All provisions The bill ensures that infertility treatments and diagnostic care, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), be covered by private insurance plans.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
Education EDU
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 antisemitism on campus. HR 8254 - October 7 Remembrance Education Act All provisions This bill directs the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to develop a curriculum for the study of modern-day antisemitism related to Hamas October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel for use in secondary schools, and other purposes. HR 8271, S 3883 - Showing Up for Students Act All provisions This bill appropriates funds for the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education to provide for greater resources in addressing civil right violations. HR 8606 - Never Again Reauthorization and Study Act of 2024 This bill combines HR 603/S 1273 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act and 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 will require a study on Holocaust education efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
HR 8771 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025 Provisions related to strengthening the US-Israel relationship, combatting rising antisemitism abroad and in domestic institutions of higher education. Provisions restricting access to reproductive health care. This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs, including for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, the Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords, the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues, and more. HR 6126, 8034 - Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, HR 8369 - Israel Security Assistance Support Act All provisions This bill provided FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. HR 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 Provisions related to US-Israel defense cooperation, US-Israel collaborative research on PTSD and provisions related to reproductive health care. This bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. HR/S Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; Financial Service and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Provisions related to antisemitism and reproductive health care. These bills authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for the departments and related agencies listed in each bill title.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
HR 6090, S 3141 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, S. 4127 Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024 All provisions This bill provides that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism will be used by the US Department of Education to enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when evaluating complaints of antisemitism in schools, colleges, and universities. S.Res. 707 - A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States. All provisions This bill designates May 2024 as a time to recognize the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States. HR 7921, S 4091 - Countering Antisemitism Act All provisions This bill strengthens federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the U.S. by authorizing the establishment of a national coordinator to address antisemitism in the White House, creating an interagency effort, and adopting a whole of government approach. H.Res. 1299, S.Res. 734 - Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. All provisions This bill reaffirms the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Program of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
Homeland Security HOM
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
HR 8419 - The American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act All provisions This bill amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide funding for United States victims of state-sponsored terrorism by ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
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 studies, provides for a public education campaign, and more.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CULLEN | — |
| SAMANTHA GURSKY | — |
| LAUREN KATZ | — |
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