U.S. - Israel Relationship

Introduction Follows House Bill Introduced by Representatives Sherman and Poe

Top Israeli Media Give Prominent Coverage to Bill to Add Israel to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Washington, DC – The top publications in Israel, including front page articles in The Jerusalem Post and Israel Hayom, focused on the importance of Congressman Brad Sherman's Visa Waiver for Israel Act.  The two most popular television stations in Israel, Channel 2 and Channel 10, broadcasted coverage of a January 15, 2013, press conference on the bill to a national audience. 

Senator Ron Wyden to Introduce Bill in the Senate

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) introduced the Visa Waiver for Israel Act along with lead cosponsor Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX). The bill would pave the way for Israel’s entrance into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. 49 members of the House joined with Sherman and Poe in introducing the legislation. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is introducing the same bill in the Senate.

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The “Visa Waiver for Israel Act” Facilitates Israel’s Entry into the Visa Waiver Program

Washington, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Visa Waiver for Israel Act, a bill allowing Israel’s entrance into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) and the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), joined with Sherman to introduce the Visa Waiver for Israel Act.

Annual Appropriations Request Spearheaded by Sherman Includes Widest Support Yet

Washington, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) wrote to Permanent Representatives from 81 countries to the United Nations to oppose a unilateral attempt by the Palestinians to declare statehood at the UN later this month. The 81 countries, from every corner of the world, are the likely "swing states" (out of 193 total UN member states) that are not firmly decided on the issue.

Americans seeking to assist the people of Gaza can legally do so through highly respected non-governmental organizations such as CARE and Oxfam.

In fact, the United States Agency for International Development gives grants to the following additional organizations for Gaza aid operations: American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), CHF International, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), Mercy Corps, Relief International, Save the Children, World Vision, and World Food Program. All of these organizations accept private donations.