Assemblyman Travis Allen and Assemblyman Matt Dababneh Announce Broad National Support for AB 1552 to End the Boycott of Israel in California

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"The fight against discrimination is a non-partisan issue that unites Californians from all sides of the political spectrum. I am honored to have such overwhelming support on this historic, bipartisan legislation," said Assemblyman Travis Allen. "California and Israel have historically stood together as allies due to our unique bond founded on shared values, a strong bilateral trade relationship, and our unwavering commitment to freedom and democracy. As the 7^th largest economy in the world, the nation is looking to California to end discrimination against our key ally, Israel. The time is now to come together behind AB 1552 and join the movement to defeat anti-Semitism and hate speech across our nation."

"I am co-authoring Assembly Bill 1552 to make sure California sends a clear message that taxpayer funded state contracts will not go to organizations or companies that engage in discrimination against U.S. Democratic allies, especially Israel. In our business relationships, California must avoid giving the appearance of endorsing organizations that seek to harm our close allies or further discriminatory agendas like the BDS movement, and this bipartisan legislation, AB 1552, sends a strong message that California will not support such discriminatory or anti-Semitic efforts," said Assemblyman Matt Dababneh.

Support includes:

AB 1552 is the only bi-partisan anti-BDS legislation in California with a growing list of co-authors. Principal Co-Author Assemblyman Matt Dababneh (D), Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D), Senator Jeff Stone (R) (Jewish Caucus Member), Assemblyman Bill Brough (R), Assemblyman David Hadley (R), Assemblyman Rocky Chavez (R), Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian (R), Assemblyman Eric Linder(R) (Jewish Caucus Member), Senator Joel Anderson (R).

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