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Bill117th CongressFiled May 25, 2021Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 232

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that acts of violence against Jewish people in the United States and around the world and the poisonous rhetoric from politicians and others promoted by the media that has helped inspire such violence is condemnable and has no place in society.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2021)

This resolution addresses issues regarding Jews in the United States and anti-Israel rhetoric.

Specifically, the Senate

  • condemns hatred and violence against Jews;
  • denounces the anti-Israel rhetoric of elected officials;
  • rejects as biased, incomplete, and inaccurate information promulgated by the news media in the United States about Israel and the Israeli government's efforts to protect its citizens from terrorism;
  • celebrates the contributions of American Jews to our nation, culture, values, and way of life; and
  • reaffirms its intent to ensure that Jews in the United States are treated with dignity and respect and receive the full protection of the law owed to them as U.S. citizens.

What just happenedMay 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3426)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
14 cosponsors14 R
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  1. May 25, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3426)

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 25, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that acts of violence against Jewish peopl… — Informed