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Ivey is a staunch supporter of Israel's right to exist as a "Jewish democracy." He receives millions from pro-Israel lobbying interests, including nearly $6 million for his 2022 primary to defeat incumbent and critic of Israel, Donna Edwards.
American politician serving as U.S. representative for Maryland's 4th congressional district since 2023.
Politics
Financial: -Received $5.9 million from The United Democracy Project (AIPAC's super PAC) for his 2022 campaign [1] -Received $53,086 from "Pro-Israel Interests" during the 2023-2024 election cycle [2] -Took a $52,000 trip to Israel in September 2023, funded by the American Israel Education Foundation (AIPAC affiliate) [3]
Statements:
"I unequivocally maintain that Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish, Democratic state..." [4]
On the BDS movement: “it’s not something I favor.” [5]
Sponsored bills [October 2023 - October 2024]: H.R. 1777: United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023 [6] H.R. 603 Holocaust Education and Anitsemitism Lessons Act [7] H.Res. 771 Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. [8]
Votes: H.R. 8034 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 (voted "Yea") [9] H.R. 6090 Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023; adopts a definition of antisemtism that conflacts judaism with zionism, would allow Department of Education to suspend funding to schools that do not act against students who violate that definition (voted "Yea") [10]
References: [1] https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/article/in-several-maryland-democratic-primaries-super-pacs-tilt-the-scales-Q5PIMLG2IRG3RGDTMZGOFM2TAE [2] https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/summary?code=Q05&cycle=2024&ind=Q05&mem=Y&recipdetail=H&t0-search=Ivey [3] https://www.legistorm.com/trip/56072.html [4] https://ivey.house.gov/statement-in-opposition-to-hr-7217 [5] https://jewishinsider.com/2021/12/glenn-ivey-gavels-in [6] https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1777/cosponsors [7] https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1549379 [8] https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1644468 [9] https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024152 [10] https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024172
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