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Read. Follow. Verify.House Resolution Calling for Public Education on Jewish American Contributions
Last action · June 3, 2024: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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What This Bill Would Do
This House formally calls on government officials, educators, and community leaders to actively combat antisemitism and increase public awareness regarding the historical and ongoing contributions of the Jewish American community. It highlights the rise in antisemitic incidents since October 2023 and urges leaders to take steps to ensure the safety of Jewish communities.
This establishes a formal congressional stance urging federal, state, and local leaders to prioritize public education programs and security measures to address rising antisemitism and recognize Jewish American history.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Jewish American community
The resolution addresses their safety, security, and the public recognition of their historical contributions.
Educators and school administrators
They are called upon to implement measures to combat antisemitism in academic settings.
Federal, state, and local government officials
They are urged to prioritize public education and security initiatives regarding antisemitism.
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives calls on elected officials and civil society leaders to condemn and counter all acts of antisemitism.
- The resolution urges the executive branch and state/local leaders to educate the public on Jewish American contributions and uplift Jewish voices.
- The House calls for all possible steps to be taken to ensure the safety and security of Jewish American communities.
- Educators and administrators are called upon to combat antisemitism in academic settings.
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- Hillel International reported 1,597 antisemitic incidents on college campuses since October 7, 2023, representing a 700-percent increase over the prior year.
- The American Jewish Committee reports that nearly half of American Jews have altered their behavior due to concerns about antisemitism.
- 74 percent of U.S. adults believe antisemitism is a current problem in the United States.
- Jewish American Heritage Month has been recognized by presidential proclamations since 2006.
- The resolution cites historical contributions of Jewish Americans in fields including science (Jonas Salk, Albert Einstein), civil rights (Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel), and government.
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Focus on Campus Antisemitism
The resolution explicitly links historical heritage recognition with a modern, urgent mandate to address antisemitism on college campuses.
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