IOM Enlists Former House Appropriations Committee Member to Advocate for Federal Funding

Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 10:00

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has retained the services of a former House Appropriations Committee member to advocate for securing consistent core funding in the FY 2025 appropriations cycle. This move comes after Congress blocked funding to the UN's Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), prompting IOM to take proactive measures to safeguard its funding and mission for humane and orderly migration.
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IOM Enlists Former House Appropriations Committee Member to Advocate for Federal Funding

IOM Hires ex-House Appropriations Staffer to Lobby for Federal Funding

Advocating for Core Funding

  • The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has engaged Cornerstone Government Affairs to lobby for securing core funding in the FY 2025 appropriations cycle.
  • Congress's decision to cut funding to UN's Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has put IOM on the defensive.

Lobbying Efforts

  1. Lockheed Martin hires Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies for defense-related lobbying activities.
  2. Steve Marchese, with extensive experience on the House Appropriations Committee, joins IOM's lobbying efforts.

To read more about the impact on various sectors like defense, telecommunications, trade, and education, keep abreast of the latest updates.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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