MIDDLE EAST FORUM

FOR · Foreign Relations

Department of State Authorization Act FY2027: In support of S. Amdt. 6559 to S.4784 - Section 8622. Office of the Inspector General for Foreign Assistance In support of S. 3900 -Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 Opposed removing Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation. Supported HR 3307 -Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act- supporting 3+1 framework. Promoted new legislation to levy sanctions on countries that host Hamas political leadership. Advocated for a resolution to conduct a feasibility study of closing U.S. military bases in Spain. National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs FY2027: Appropriations requests to support labor strikes in Iran and provide resources to encourage Iranian military/political defections. National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs FY2027: Appropriations request to improve vetting and transparency to foreign assistance in Gaza and the West Bank. Advocated for the legislation and executive action designating of Jamaat-e-Islami factions in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.

Literal federal measure citations: S.4784, S. 3900, HR 3307

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

H.R. 8800 National Defense Authorization Act FY2027 - In support of Section 1216 - Extension of Limitation on Availability of Funds for the Iraqi Security Forces. Department of Labor, Health and Human Service, Education, and Related Programs Appropriations Act FY2027: Appropriations request asking to prohibit organizations based on certain conditions, such as terrorism links, participation in illegal student encampments, and foreign influence. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act FY2027: Appropriations request to prohibit DHS funding to terror-linked and extremist organizations.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 8800

HOM · Homeland Security

H.R. 8236 - the Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act: Assisted in conceptualizing legislation and advocated for co-sponsors for a bill directing the Treasury Department to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Consulted with State Department and USAID Office of the Inspector General on debarment of terror-linked organizations. Identified Department of Health and Human Services grants to extremist organizations, including nonprofits with links to Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Shared with HHS officials, advocated for recissions and debarments. Worked with Congress to advocate for debarments.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 8236

INT · Intelligence

Defense Appropriations Act FY2027: Appropriations request to prioritize National Intelligence Program resources through the Central Intelligence Agency for Iranian labor strikes and to encourage Iranian military/political defections.

DEF · Defense

National Defense Authorization Act FY2027: Authorization request for U.S. Central Command to launch an enhanced information operations and counter-propaganda pilot program.