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Request to divest and end tax breaks for these companies on humanitarian grounds

To: Sen. Padilla, Sen. Schiff, Rep. Simon

From: A verified voter in Oakland, CA

April 20

I am a constituent in your district writing to ask you to consider introducing or co-sponsoring three pieces of legislation targeting ten companies whose ongoing anti-humanitarian conduct is documented in federal court filings, United Nations reports, and major investigative journalism. The companies are Palantir, Google (Alphabet), Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Elbit Systems, Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and BlackRock. First, a bill ending state tax breaks and incentives to these ten companies. Second, a bill codifying contract exclusions and investment restrictions so that future administrations cannot undo them. Third, a bill writing explicit fiduciary cover into state pension statute authorizing the exclusion of these companies on human rights grounds. The legal foundation is settled. The Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007, Public Law 110-174, passed both chambers of Congress with the support of every member who cast a vote, and its statutory text states that state and local divestment measures are not preempted by any federal law or regulation. I would be grateful for a written response within thirty days on whether you would consider introducing or co-sponsoring this legislation, and the timeline, so I can share the update with others who are asking about this. Thank you for your service to our state and country.

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