Advocacy, Stories, and Learning on Capitol Hill

In volunteer work placements, meetings with legislators, and Congressional Forum speaking engagements, NSL Delegates and Alums share their stories and their priorities and learn from legislators and their staffs. NSL also organizes digital and in-person Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill to ensure Members of Congress hear the stories and issues of the younger generation of Palestine and Israel.

U.S. Senators and Representatives who have received Palestinian and Israeli delegates in their offices include:

  • Sen. Chris Van Hollen (MD)

  • Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT)

  • Sen. Chuck Schumer (NY)

  • Sen. Ron Johnson (MN)

  • Sen. Cory Booker (NJ)

  • Sen. Angus King (ME)

  • Sen. Jim Risch (ID)

  • Sen. Michael Bennet (CO)

  • Sen. David Purdue (GA)

  • Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-8)

  • Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-13)

  • Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-2)

  • Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20)

  • Rep. Steve Womack (AR-3)

  • Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-3)

  • Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2)

  • Rep. Elliot Engel (NY-16)

  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)

  • Rep. Ted Deutch (FL-22)

  • Rep. Jim Himes (CT-4)

  • Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-5)

  • Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33)

  • Rep. Jackie Speier (CA-14)

  • Rep. Charlie Crist (FL-13)

  • Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8)

  • Rep. Alan Lowenthal (CA-47)

  • Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-5)

  • Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10)

Personal stories that our Palestinian and Israeli delegates share with U.S. representatives connect to important issues in the region including:

  • Access to clean water for Palestinians

  • Human rights in Gaza and the West Bank

  • The human cost of war

  • Finding sustainable ways to promote peace and cooperation in the region

  • The changing rhetoric around the conflict in the United States and the region