What This Bill Does
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives rejects antisemitism (hatred toward Jewish people) in all forms. The resolution recognizes Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and states support for Jewish Americans and Jewish people worldwide against rising antisemitism.
Who It Affects
Jewish Americans and the Jewish people around the world are directly recognized in this resolution. The resolution also addresses public figures, government officials and celebrities who spread antisemitic views.
Key Provisions
• The House rejects hate, discrimination and antisemitism in all forms, including antisemitism presented as anti-Israel sentiment (Resolved section, paragraph 1)
• The House stands in unity with the Jewish people in the United States and around the world against rising antisemitism (Resolved section, paragraph 2)
• The House explicitly condemns spreading of antisemitic tropes, including claims of dual loyalty (the idea that Jewish Americans are more loyal to Israel than America), control of government and media, and other conspiracy theories that go against American values (Resolved section, paragraph 3)
What Changes
Not specified in bill text. This is a resolution expressing the House's position rather than a law that creates new requirements or changes existing rules.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
IV
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 92
Recognizing Israel as America’s legitimate and democratic ally and
condemning antisemitism.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Mr. GOTTHEIMER (for himself, Ms. OMAR, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. PHILLIPS,
Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. MANNING, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr.
MOSKOWITZ, Mr. GOLDMAN of New York, Ms. WILD, Mr. TORRES of
New York, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms.
PORTER, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. SOTO, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. VICENTE GON-
ZALEZ of Texas, Mr. COSTA, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. TRONE,
Ms. MENG, Mr. GOLDEN
of Maine, Mrs. LEE
of Nevada, Ms.
SPANBERGER, Ms. BROWN, Mr. CASE, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. MOULTON, Ms.
WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. NICKEL) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi-
tion to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi-
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Recognizing Israel as America’s legitimate and democratic
ally and condemning antisemitism.
Whereas America’s greatest exports to the world are its peo-
ple, their knowledge, and the Nation’s leadership;
Whereas a critical part of the country’s strength is the diver-
sity of its people, and the American immigrant experience
encapsulates the American dream;
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•HRES 92 IH
Whereas every American immigrant community, Black Amer-
icans, Latino Americans, Muslim Americans, Asian
American and Pacific Islander Americans, Arab Ameri-
cans, Italian Americans, Irish Americans, Jewish Ameri-
cans, and so many other minorities, endured a centuries-
long scourge of hate, discrimination, and racism;
Whereas these communities are what makes the country
strong and contribute to the very essence of what it
means to be a great Nation of immigrants;
Whereas Jewish Americans have contributed in unique and
positive ways to every aspect of American life, in diverse
fields ranging from science to arts and entertainment;
Whereas antisemitism is one of the oldest forms of hatred,
predates the founding of the Nation, and has led to
killings of Jews throughout time, at home and abroad;
Whereas Middle Age-era blood libels, the accusation of Jews
murdering non-Jews for their blood, led to pogroms and
large-scale executions of innocent Jewish people, and ulti-
mately displacement and genocide across the world, and
barbarous anti-Israel terrorism;
Whereas Jewish Americans face rampant antisemitism in var-
ious forms in the 21st century with age-old tropes such
as controlling the government and media, yielding too
much influence in decision-making bodies, seeking polit-
ical, financial, and global dominance in society, and as
greedy ‘‘money-hungry’’ people;
Whereas Jewish Americans have also been accused of being
more loyal to Israel than to the United States, suggesting
that Jewish Americans cannot be trusted neighbors, citi-
zens, or members of society;
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•HRES 92 IH
Whereas America’s involvement in the Middle East and alli-
ance with the United States’ legitimate and trusted part-
ner and ally, the Jewish and democratic State of Israel,
cannot be misconstrued for lack of trust or commitment
to the United States;
Whereas with increasing frequency, public figures, govern-
ment officials, and celebrities use their pulpits to spread
hateful, antisemitic views; and
Whereas countless Americans reject these libelous assaults on
Jewish Americans and their integrity as a community:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
1
(1) rejects hate, discrimination, and anti-
2
semitism in all forms, including antisemitism
3
masquerading as anti-Israel sentiment;
4
(2) stands in unity with the Jewish people in
5
the United States and around the world against the
6
rising antisemitism; and
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(3)
explicitly
condemns
perpetuation
of
8
antisemitic tropes, including claims of dual loyalty,
9
control, and other conspiracy theories antithetical to
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American values.
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