Contributor Report: NOR PAC / NORTH JERSEY PAC
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NOR PAC (also known as the North Jersey PAC) is a non-partisan political action committee (PAC) primarily based in Englewood, New Jersey, that functions as a specialized interest group focused on strengthening the United States-Israel relationship. While headquartered in the Northeast, the organization is a significant donor to political candidates across the United States, including high-profile representatives from California.
1. Organizational Mission and Pro-Israel Advocacy
NORPAC defines itself as a “single-issue” organization dedicated to the survival and security of Israel. Its primary purpose is to support candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives who demonstrate a “genuine commitment to the strength, security, and survival of Israel.”
- Mission Statement: The organization explicitly states its commitment to promoting a “strong and resilient US-Israel relationship.” Source: norpac.net (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
- Relationship to the Israel Lobby: NORPAC is frequently characterized as a grassroots counterpart to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Unlike AIPAC, which traditionally focused on direct lobbying of Congress, NORPAC was established to aggregate and disburse financial contributions directly to candidates. Source: LobeLog (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
2. Documented Relationship to the Israel Lobby
NORPAC operates as a central node in the pro-Israel advocacy network through fundraising, educational efforts, and direct lobbying.
- Annual “Mission to Washington”: Every year, NORPAC organizes a large-scale citizen lobbying event where hundreds of activists travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress. In 2024, approximately 1,200 advocates participated, meeting with over 300 congressional offices to advocate for military aid and support for Israel during the Israel-Hamas war. Source: house.gov / Rep. Schweikert
- Legislative Priorities: The organization’s advocacy focuses on several key areas:
- Military Aid: Lobbying for continued foreign aid and funding for the Iron Dome anti-missile system. Source: Wikipedia (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
- Iran Sanctions: Support for legislation such as the Iran Freedom Support Act (IFSA) to impose sanctions on Iran. Source: Militarist Monitor
- Anti-BDS Legislation: Promoting laws that oppose the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. Source: Jordan News
3. Activity as a Political Donor to California Candidates
Despite its New Jersey origins, NORPAC is a prolific donor in California politics, particularly targeting representatives on influential committees such as the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
- Support for Ed Royce (R-CA): During his tenure as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Ed Royce of California was one of NORPAC’s top recipients. In the 2014 cycle, NORPAC was the largest donor to Royce’s election committee, facilitating his role as a leading voice on Middle East policy and Iran sanctions. Source: Militarist Monitor
- Conduit for California Contributions: Recent FEC filings document NORPAC acting as a conduit for individual donors to California representatives. For instance, in June 2025 filings, NORPAC is listed as the conduit for thousands of dollars in “earmarked” contributions to Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA). Source: FEC.gov
- Bipartisan Reach: The PAC has historically supported a wide range of California candidates from both parties, including high-ranking Democrats and Republicans, provided their voting records align with pro-Israel policy goals. Source: OpenSecrets (Note: having trouble producing a specific citation)
Supported Candidates
| Candidate |
Years |
Direct Contributions |
Behested Payments |
| Doris Matsui |
2004 |
$2,000 |
$0 |