The CUFI Action Fund is currently supporting the following pieces of legislation:
Presently our legislative agenda is focused on the following issues:
The Countering Hate Against Israel (CHAI) by Federal Contractors Act (H.R. 3050)
According to its own leaders, the BDS movement’s goal is to use economic antisemitism to end the existence of the state of Israel. The CHAI Act will require U.S. government contractors to certify that they are not engaged in a boycott of Israel and will not do so for the duration of contracts they secure with the U.S. government. Thirty-seven states have advanced similar measures, and such laws have been tested in the courts and they do not outlaw or infringe upon one’s Constitutional right to boycott.
The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act (H.R. 1229/S. 554)
As Israel continues to fight to bring her hostages home from Gaza and finalize defanging the ring of fire Iran spent decades creating around the Jewish state, every Israeli success benefits American national security interests, and brings us closer to peace and stability in the region, this legislation expands and enhances the current U.S.-Israel defense relationship in several highly impactful ways and will help keep both nations more secure in an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.
The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (H.R. 1422/S. 556)
Ensuring that Iran does not have the funds to restart their nuclear program or rebuild their military infrastructure will be critical to ensuring that Israel’s military gains from Operation Rising Lion help safeguard the region for years to come. When it becomes law, this bill will strengthen and tighten existing sanctions on the Islamic Republic while also targeting Iran’s oil industry – which is the primary source of revenue for the regime.
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act (H.R. 603/S. 1273):
This legislation directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to assess the state of Holocaust education across the country, including the depth and breadth of Holocaust education standards at the state and district level, as well as the type and quality of instructional materials currently in use. The Museum will then report its findings to Congress.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R.1007/S.558)
In order to defeat antisemitism, we must define it and protect against it. The Antisemitism Awareness Act utilizes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism and its associated examples to guide authorities for investigatory purposes when an underlying crime has been committed. Focused on America’s campus environment, this legislation largely codifies President Donald Trump’s 2019 Executive Order Combating Antisemitism, an order which was sustained by President Biden and doubled down on in the early days of President Trump’s second term by an executive order with additional measures to combat antisemitism.
The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act (H.R.3307)
Following the success of the CUFI-backed Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019, the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act takes a further step towards regional integration with some of the world’s most dynamic economies. This bill reinforces U.S. support for the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and regional initiatives including the 3+1 dialogue with Greece, Israel, and Cyprus and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum. By elevating the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy and institutionalizing strategic dialogues with IMEC and regional partners such as Israel, a new era economic and strategic cooperation is possible. The legislation would also mandate studying the expansion of U.S.–Israel innovation programs to the broader region.
