Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) primarily represents Wisconsin's diverse Muslim communities and to create an equitable society for all that share a common interest in civic engagement, social justice, and equitable representation. Financially, WMCA is predominantly supported through grants.

Lobbying Interests:
WMCA advocates on behalf of the Muslim community in Wisconsin. As a result, we advocate for policies that support religious freedom and accommodation. We advocate for policies that support Muslim in the workplace and public spaces. We also support policies for refugees and immigrants. Additionally, we advocate for anti-discrimination measures for Muslims along with other minority communities. We support cultural competency and anti-bullying policies.

Contact
FQ
Fauzia Qureshi
9575 BRENWOOD PARK DRIVE UNIT 320063
Franklin, WI 53132
4148283111
info@wmcalliance.org
http://www.wmcalliance.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Senate Bill 57
Senate Bill 57
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2025
First Communication Date
5/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/3/2025
First Communication Date
3/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
The legislation concerns the teaching of the contributions and history of Muslims in America in the K-8th grade curriculum. The law would create a pathway for other faith groups to also have their contributions be taught about in the same manner.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Eid as Recognized Holiday
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eid as Recognized Holiday

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/23/2025
First Communication Date
6/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
The proposed legislation would make both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as recognized state holidays. The law would not establish them as paid holidays, but rather establish them as recognized observances similar to "Ronald Reagan Day."

Education About Islam
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Education About Islam

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/16/2025
First Communication Date
6/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
The legislation concerns the objective instruction about Islam, its history, and its culture in the curriculum. The legislation seeks to increase tolerance and understanding in schools in regards to the religion.

Contributions of Muslims and other Faiths
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Contributions of Muslims and other Faiths

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/3/2025
First Communication Date
2/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
The legislation concerns the teaching of the contributions and history of Muslims in America in the K-8th grade curriculum. The law would create a pathway for other faith groups to also have their contributions be taught about in the same manner.

Islamophobia
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Islamophobia

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/21/2025
First Communication Date
1/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
There is not a category such as discrimination under the topic category, so that is why "legislative procedure" is selected. The topic is a resolution condemning Islamophobia.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures