John Velis
State Senator, Hampden and Hampshire at Massachusetts Senate
Disclosures
In January 2025, John Velis accepted a free trip to Israel, paid for by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He traveled there as part of the New England Legislator’s Delegation. The total value of this trip was $6,138. disclosure reconcilliation
In July 2023, John Velis accepted a free trip to Israel, paid for by the American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF). AIEF is a 501(c)(3) affiliated with The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). The total value of this trip was $9,451. disclosure
Links
- Trip to Western Massachusetts by Israel in Boston Aug 16, 2025 Senator Velis met with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni. The Senator gave Sharoni a tour of Westfield State University and the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Events
Instances where John Velis showed support for anti-Palestinian organizations and/or the State of Israel.
| May 15, 2025 |
Israel Independence Day Celebration 2025
The Israeli Consulate in Boston invited numerous local dignitaries and influencers to celebrate the founding of the State of Israel. |
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