Counter Antisemitism and Promote Jewish Contributions

Summary#

This House resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn antisemitism, teach the public about Jewish-American contributions, and help ensure the safety and dignity of Jewish Americans. The text recalls the origins of Jewish American Heritage Month and lists examples of Jewish inventors and contributors. It cites reports that antisemitism rose after October 7, 2023, including statistics from the American Jewish Committee and Hillel International about people feeling less safe and seeing antisemitism online and on college campuses. The resolution asks the executive branch and State and local leaders to uplift Jewish stories and to protect Jews in workplaces, campuses, synagogues, and at home.

What it means for you#

The resolution asks leaders at many levels to condemn antisemitism, promote education about Jewish-American contributions, and take steps to protect Jewish people in everyday places. The text itself outlines these requests but does not describe specific programs or funding.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

The resolution says education and awareness about Jewish contributions are important tools to combat antisemitism and hate. It presents recent survey and campus reports showing increases in antisemitic incidents and highlights many Jewish-American inventors and cultural contributors as examples to share.

Opponents' View#

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