As a Jewish American citizen deeply concerned about the integrity of our democratic institutions, I find it troubling that powerful lobbying groups, such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), hold so much sway over our political system. AIPAC, while advocating for strengthened US-Israel relations, often exerts significant influence over our lawmakers' decisions by providing election/reelection funding to candidates who stand in support of Israel and against the Pro-Palestinian movement.

AIPAC's political contributions and lobbying efforts have arguably distorted our foreign policy priorities and compromised the objectivity of legislative decisions. This level of influence risks skewing U.S. policy to serve narrow interests that favor the Israeli government and absolve it of any consequences for decades of alleged crimes against humanity.

Moreover, the presence of such powerful lobbies in our political landscape raises critical ethical questions about the transparency and fairness of our democratic processes. Shouldn't our elected officials base their decisions on constituents' needs and values rather than the agendas of well-funded organizations?

Many Americans believe that the influence of lobbying groups that advocate for a foreign government’s interests, like AIPAC, undermines the foundational principles of our democracy. We stand at a pivotal moment where our collective action can usher in necessary reforms to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in our political processes.

With the midterm election less than a month away, concrete changes are needed. We urge Congress to take decisive steps toward restricting the impact of lobbying groups that advocate for a foreign government’s interests, like AIPAC, by implementing stricter regulations and transparency measures. These measures should include limitations on contributions from foreign-affiliated entities, mandatory disclosures of all lobbying activities, and clear boundaries to prevent undue influence on U.S. policy.

Join me in standing up for a political system free from disproportionate influence by lobbying groups and in fighting for a democracy that truly represents the voice of American citizens. Reform is possible, and now is the time to act.

Please sign this petition to demand that our leaders prioritize the interests of the American people over foreign-influenced lobbying groups and push for meaningful legislative changes.