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Legislation, Public Policy and Government Affairs
As
the largest organization representing the more than 26
million Americans of Italian descent, the Order Sons of
Italy in America (OSIA) also functions as a public affairs
organization. OSIA actively supports legislation and initiatives
by the federal government and international governing
bodies that have a significant effect on our members and
Italian Americans at large.
Included are the recent petitioning for a permanent role
for Italy on the United Nations Security Council, support
for the "Wartime Violations of Italian American Civil
Liberties Act" and endorsement of a congressional resolution
to recognize the contributions of Antonio Meucci, to name
a few.
OSIA has a strong commitment to fostering good relations
and active communication with our government officials.
Through petition and letter-writing campaigns; press releases
and articles in Italian America magazine, the official
publication of OSIA; participation in press conferences
and testimonials to Congress; and meetings with key leaders
to support particular legislation or initiatives, OSIA
remains at the helm of public affairs for the Italian
American community.
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