By Miriam Davidow
Federal legislation
Over the next few months, Hadassah Richmond will provide you with significant Federal issues that citizens can become engaged in by writing to their Federal legislators.
This month, we are featuring the BIRD ACT.
U.S. and Israeli medical providers are leading the world in life-saving care and innovative health advancements. Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) has been leading breakthroughs in medical research and technology for over 100 years.
Congress is currently considering two bills that will strengthen the US relationship with Israel and advance our collaboration in developing groundbreaking health technologies and solutions.
US-Israel Bilateral Innovation for Research and Development (BIRD) Health Act of 2025 and the United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act. Tell Congress to support the US-Israel Bilateral Innovation for Research and Development in (BIRD) Health Act of 2025 and the United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act!
Utilize the link for an Action Alert to send to your Congress person and to Senator Warner and Kaine https://p2a.co/Pwtk585
Get Out the Vote Campaign
September - During this Virginia campaign season, Hadassah Richmond encourages you to inform yourself regarding your right to vote and provides you with the following voter information.
Early voting in Virginia begins Sept. 9 – Nov. 1 - know your polling place
You can learn more about candidates for executive offices and House of Delegates candidates by reviewing them via their websites (NOTE: Senators are not up for election this year)
- Executive Offices
- House of Delegates (you will need to identify your district which you can do via Know your Delegate
You can make a difference in Virginia!