Why it Matters

Resolutionaries is keeping its advocacy in-house rather than hiring external help. The conflict resolution organization spent $70,000 on lobbying in Q2 2025. This marks a strategic shift toward direct advocacy since starting federal lobbying in late 2024.

By the Numbers

  • Total lobbying spend: $155,350 since September 2024 across five filings
  • Q2 2025 expenditure: $70,000 in in-house lobbying
  • Lobbying team: Kara Revel Jarzynski, sole in-house lobbyist with no prior Hill experience
  • Primary focus areas: Civil rights/civil liberties (4 filings), education (1 filing)

The Agenda

Resolutionaries is laser-focused on the Building Civic Bridges Act. The legislation would create an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within AmeriCorps. It would fund a three-year pilot program for community conflict reduction projects.

The bill defines civic bridgebuilding as activities that “foster respect across diverse communities.” This aligns directly with Resolutionaries’ conflict resolution mission.

Broader Context

Congress is grappling with rising political polarization across multiple fronts. A recent Senate HELP Committee hearing on campus safety expanded beyond its original scope. Senators discussed structured dialogue and civic education as solutions to societal conflict.

Witnesses at the hearing advocated for non-punitive approaches to reducing polarization. They emphasized partnerships with federal agencies like AmeriCorps for scaling civic programs.

Competitive Landscape

The report doesn’t identify other organizations lobbying specifically on the Building Civic Bridges Act. Resolutionaries appears to be operating in a relatively uncrowded advocacy space. The broader ecosystem likely includes national service coalitions and democracy-strengthening nonprofits.

Between The Lines

The Building Civic Bridges Act was introduced July 10, 2025, and referred to House Education and Workforce Committee. A companion Senate resolution recognizing AmeriCorps contributions provides institutional backing for the program.

No specific hearings have been scheduled on the Building Civic Bridges Act itself. The Senate HELP hearing shows bipartisan interest in dialogue-based solutions to conflict.

The Bottom Line

Resolutionaries has carved out focused advocacy around a single piece of legislation. Their in-house approach suggests long-term commitment to the issue. Success depends on building broader political support for federal investment in community reconciliation programs.

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