AIPAC Explained – Angélica Dueñas

AIPAC: A quick look at one of the most influential political groups in Washington

What Is AIPAC?

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is a lobbying group that pushes for strong U.S. and Israel relations and heavily influences policy in Washington. Through its affiliated PACs, it spent over $100 million in the 2022 election cycle, and reports show a majority of sitting members of Congress, including roughly 60 percent of the House, have received support from AIPAC-backed funding networks at some point.

Roughly 60% of the House has received AIPAC-backed funding, while the United States has delivered over $150 billion in aid to Israel, with AIPAC spending only a fraction of that amount to influence U.S. politicians.

How much influence does AIPAC have

AIPAC’s influence comes from its ability to organize donors, shape messaging, and support candidates across both parties. Its network has helped direct significant funding into key races, often backing candidates who align with its policy goals and opposing those who do no

The bigger picture

Since World War II, the United States has provided Israel with over $150 billion in aid, while pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC have spent a fraction of that amount on political influence in Washington. Critics point to this imbalance as a sign of outsized influence relative to cost, while supporters argue it reflects a strategic alliance backed by shared interests.

Luz Rivas and AIPAC

Luz Rivas has received over $205,000 in support from pro-Israel lobby groups and donors, and she joined an AIPAC-funded trip to Israel in 2025, further aligning herself with that network and its zionist agenda.

Our Position

The U.S. must decouple from Israel, this relationship has drawn us into repeated conflict, and voting out politicians tied to AIPAC is the first step to restoring independent policy.