Agudath Israel of America brought a large group of delegates from across the country for a day of advocacy in Washington, D.C. this week. Dubbed “Mission to Washington,” the visit to the Capitol is being hailed as a massive success.
On Wednesday, the delegation met with elected officials on Capitol Hill to discuss issues of vital importance to the community, particularly school choice, which has been at the top of the agenda. They encouraged members of Congress to support the $10 billion federal school choice bill. The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) (HR-9462) would create a national scholarship tax credit and make tuition and other assistance available to parents in all fifty states.
The delegates thanked the members of Congress who already signed onto the bill and advocated for others to sign as well, noting the tremendous benefits ECCA would provide to millions of Jewish and other families across the country.
Topics discussed in various meetings included aid to Israel, the remaining hostages still held captive by Hamas terrorists and the need for Congress to do everything in its power to fight to bring them home safe and unharmed, and antisemitism nationally and globally.
“These Washington Missions aren’t just about the Agudah,” said one participant who joined the mission. “They’re about connecting legislators with constituents, they’re about sharing the things that matter to our communities, they’re about making sure our presence is noticed on Capitol Hill. While the Agudah Washington Office is visiting and communicating with federal officials day in and day out, it is vitally important for our lay community leaders to join with them in this work so that together we can bring about real, tangible change for our families.”

{Matzav.com}