On May 4th, 2026 the Public Affairs department represented Dallas Jamaat at the 15th annual Day on the Hill on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. We held direct, productive meetings with our local representatives from both sides of the political aisle, including Representatives Keith Self (TX-03), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and Julie Johnson (TX-32), alongside a walk-in outreach to Beth Van Duyne (TX-24). Our delegation focused on building mutual understanding and introducing our representatives to the teachings of Islam and the Promised Messiah (ah). Alongside sharing our community’s values, we firmly advanced our core policy priorities: 1. Take immediate action to protect Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan 2. Support a permanent ceasefire and path to peace in Gaza and Iran 3. Join the Ahmadiyya Muslim Caucus to support the rights of all persecuted religious communities Responses varied across the offices. Many met our requests with support and commitments to action. We also encountered pushback, including one office where a staffer declined a photo, which highlights the ongoing need for our localized advocacy. Despite these hurdles, the guidance of our Khalifa was presented unequivocally, and all engagements ended cordially. The event was a success, laying the groundwork for continued dialogue as we invited these offices to visit our mosque and engage directly with their constituents at our local events.
