H. Res. 1305 is a House resolution introduced on May 19, 2026, that congratulates the Jewish War Veterans on the 130th anniversary of the group's founding and honors its work for Jewish veterans. The resolution summarizes the organization's history and activities from the bill text: it says the Jewish War Veterans was founded on March 15, 1896, by 63 Jewish Civil War veterans to oppose antisemitic claims about Jewish service. The resolution notes the group is one of the longest‑serving veterans service organizations, helped create the National Museum of American Jewish Military History (congressionally chartered in 1958), and was itself congressionally chartered in 1984. It lists the group’s work supporting veterans benefits, military health care, education, service members and families, efforts to combat antisemitism and promote tolerance, and role in Holocaust education and remembrance. The resolution also notes that 19 Jewish members of the Armed Forces have received the Medal of Honor (with a breakdown by conflict) and that retired Colonel Jack Jacobs is identified as the only surviving such recipient, living in New Jersey. The resolution formally congratulates and commends the organization, affirms the importance of their work, and encourages the group to continue its mission.
This resolution recognizes and honors the Jewish War Veterans and describes the group’s history and activities. It expresses the House’s congratulations, commendation, and encouragement for the organization’s continued work. No publicly available information about any change to veterans’ benefits, funding, or legal requirements is contained in the resolution text.
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According to the resolution text and sponsors, the Jewish War Veterans: founded to counter antisemitism; provided long‑standing advocacy and support for Jewish veterans and families; helped preserve the memory of those who served; supported veterans’ health care, education, and services; led early efforts to oppose Nazi Germany and to educate about the Holocaust; and remain committed to combating hate and promoting patriotism, justice, and equality. The sponsors congratulate and commend the organization for these contributions and encourage its continued success.
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