When was aipac formed

AIPAC does not endorse candidates, seeking a bipartisan reputation so that it can maintain influence in Washington regardless of political control. However, tens of millions of dollars in lobbying and campaign funds are influenced by the directions it picks on policy, politics, and candidates.

It also organizes fundraisers outside of its official network, which creates significant influence through unofficial channels. AIPAC defends the trip as part of educating Members on what Israel faces in Palestinian terrorism; critics argue that the trip is a one-sided propaganda affair. President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton both spoke during the presidential race. Bush spoke in , during his own re-election run. The group was at odds with President George H.

Obama has opposed congressional sanction efforts, arguing they could derail sensitive talks with Iran. The group also cultivates ties with Capitol Hill by sponsoring dozens of trips for lawmakers and their aides each year to Israel. Some of the 16, activists attending the event are expected to head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet with lawmakers backing legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Iran and another bill that seeks to require congressional approval on any deal.

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Navigation menu Personal tools Log in. Namespaces Page Discussion. Views Read View source View history. This page was last edited on 25 December , at CMD is a c 3 tax-exempt non-profit. Members of its staff maintain an active presence in the halls of Congress, attending committee sessions and reviewing legislation that may affect the relationship between the United States and Israel.

AIPAC estimates that it monitors 2, hours of congressional hearings annually. Its research staff members analyze periodicals and documents in five different languages, amassing a large archive of information on hundreds of issues, including foreign aid, antiterrorism initiatives, and programs that promote United States-Israel strategic cooperation.

AIPAC staff members also work with key officials in developing legislation and policy, presenting concepts and information that are moved into the legislative process.