A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam:
Fighting for Israel
You might not have heard a lot about BDS until now, but what it amounts to is economic warfare in an effort to isolate Israel and I’m not standing for it.
In Washington, I’ve been proud to work with colleagues from both parties and in both chambers of Congress to champion similar legislation that will reaffirm our commitment to our Israeli allies.
This week, The Wall Street Journal featured an editorial I wrote about why this is so important. I hope you’ll take a moment to learn more about this bipartisan effort and why America needs to lead on this issue.
My Wall Street Journal Op-Ed: Congress Can Fight the Boycott Israel Movement
Jerusalem Post: U.S. Congress Marks Israel’s Birthday With Action Against E.U. Boycott Effort
Well, it warms your heart to know that our state reps have their priorities right.
Senate Bill 1761 in the 99th General Assembly
http://www.ilga.gov > Bills & Resolutions > Senate – Bills 1701 – 1800 > SB1761 STATE-PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS.
Bill Status
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1761&GAID=13&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=88517&SessionID=88&GA=99
Text
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/SB/PDF/09900SB1761lv.pdf
Passed the Senate April 22nd 049-000-003 and passed the House May 18th 102-000-000.
No one voted No.
I wish every politician would take a pledge to do right by the American people and the USA first rather than other countries.