HRES 438: Condemning the rise of antisemitism and calling on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral

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Sponsor: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (D-Florida)

Summary

This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and combat antisemitism. The resolution also (1) urges that all possible steps be taken to ensure the safety and security of Jewish American communities, and (2) calls on the Executive Branch and civic leaders to identify and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

Editorial Explainer

This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and community leaders to condemn antisemitism and take steps to protect Jewish American safety and security. It also urges the Executive Branch and civic leaders to educate the public about Jewish American contributions to society.

Why it matters

This is a non-binding resolution expressing chamber sentiment on antisemitism. It does not adopt the IHRA definition or create legal restrictions, so it functions as a symbolic statement rather than speech regulation — though it may signal support for stricter antisemitism measures in future legislation.

Cosponsors (4)