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APN maintains strong relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and Executive Branch officials. A non-partisan organization . with a non-partisan mission, APN supplies timely information, analysis, expertise and education, providing a pro-Israel, pro-peace, American Jewish perspective on issues and legislation related to Israel and the quest for Middle East peace and, security. APN also engages in advocacy, directly and through its nationwide Action Network, to promote pro-Israel/pro-peace legislation and policy

APN publishes the Legislative Round-Up -- the most comprehensive resource available anywhere on Middle East-related developments on Capitol Hill -- every Friday when Congress is in session. APN also hosts policy briefings on Capitol Hill and brings experts to meet with policy makers to maintain a steady flow of balanced information from the region.

APN Explainer: The Pitfalls of the New York Executive Order on BDS

by admin_as_editor 06/07/16

On June 5, 2016, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order (EO) entitled: “Directing State Agencies and Authorities to Divest Public Funds Supporting BDS Campaign Against Israel.”

Americans for Peace Now (APN) opposes boycotts of Israel. APN also opposes legislation (and the equivalent, like this executive order) that seeks to outlaw boycotts or other forms of legal, non-violent activism against Israel. We believe such initiatives are the wrong way to combat BDS. Our full policy is here.

Our brief explainer, laying out our objections to the new EO in New York (and which apply equally to similar legislation being considered/adopted elsewhere in the country), is below.

APN Legislative Round-Up: May 21-June 7

by admin_as_editor 06/07/16

1. Bills, Resolutions, & Letters
2. FY17 NDAA – In the Senate
3. Hearings
4. On the Record

APN Legislative Round-Up: May 20, 2016

by admin_as_editor 05/20/16

1. Bills, Resolutions, & Letters
2. FY17 NDAA – On the House Floor (Mideast-related amdts
3. FY17 NDAA – Senate Version
4. FY17 Defense Approps – Middle East-related Elements (HOUSE)
5. Hearings
6. On the Record

APN policy on BDS-Related Legislation (Federal & State)

by admin_as_editor 05/19/16

On May 19, 2016, the Executive Committee of APN's Board of Directors unanimously adopted the following policy regarding ongoing efforts in the U.S. Congress and in various state capitals to pass legislation dealing with BDS and the occupation.

APN Legislative Round-Up: May 13, 2016

by admin_as_editor 05/13/16

1. Bills, Resolutions, & Letters
2. Hearings
3. On the Record

APN Legislative Round-Up: May 5, 2016

by admin_as_editor 05/05/16

1. Bills, Resolutions, & Letters
2. Hearings
3. On the Record

[Apologies for the erratic Round-Up schedule, which is the result of holidays and travel]

APN Legislative Round-Up: April 22, 2016

by admin_as_editor 04/22/16

1. Bills, Resolutions, & Letters
2. Hearings
3. On the Record

Of note: Al-Monitor 4/19: Congress unblocks $108 million in Palestinian aid

APN Legislative Round-Up: April 15, 2016

by admin_as_editor 04/15/16

1. Bills, Resolutions, & Letters
2. Hearings
3. On the Record

Shameless plug: APN’s Lara Friedman in the New York Times 4/10: Israel’s Unsung Protector: Obama

(NOTE: This article was referenced by Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson in the HFAC hearing 4/13, at 46:25 in the video)