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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 254 

Unequivocally condemning antisemitism and lauding the working definition 

of antisemitism of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JUNE 15, 2023 

Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself, Mr. SCHMITT, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. 

HAGERTY, and Mrs. BLACKBURN) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

Unequivocally condemning antisemitism and lauding the 

working definition of antisemitism of the International 

Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. 

Whereas the United States Senate recognizes that antisemitism is a pernicious and destructive form of prejudice 

that has persisted throughout history, resulting in widespread discrimination, violence, and persecution against 

Jewish individuals and communities; 

Whereas the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance 

(referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘IHRA’’) has developed a widely accepted and comprehensive working definition of antisemitism that serves as a valuable tool for 

identifying and combating acts of antisemitism in all its 

manifestations; 


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Whereas the IHRA working definition of antisemitism states 

that ‘‘antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which 

may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and 

physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious 

facilities’’; 

Whereas the IHRA working definition of antisemitism includes examples that illustrate the various ways in which 

antisemitism manifests, including making derogatory 

statements about Jews, denying the Holocaust, promoting conspiracy theories about Jewish control, and 

holding the Jewish Community collectively responsible for 

the actions of the State of Israel; 

Whereas the IHRA working definition of antisemitism serves 

as a valuable tool for governments, institutions, and organizations in identifying, monitoring, and addressing antisemitism, thereby helping to ensure the safety, security, 

and dignity of Jewish communities around the world; 

Whereas, for nearly 2 decades, the IHRA working definition 

and its predecessor, the European Union Military Committee working definition, which was developed with the 

cooperation and support of Jewish communities, have 

provided essential guidance in efforts to combat antisemitism to governments and organizations in Europe, 

the Americas, and across the globe; 

Whereas the IHRA definition has been adopted by more than 

40 nations and multilateral organizations, including the 

European Union and the Organization of American 

States, which has earned the near-unanimous endorsement of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in 

Europe; 


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Whereas no other definition of antisemitism has been as 

broadly adopted and utilized by practitioners, governments, and civil society as the IHRA working definition 

of antisemitism; and 

Whereas the United States Senate is committed to upholding 

the principles of equality, human rights, and religious 

freedom, and recognizes the importance of combating all 

forms of discrimination, including antisemitism, in order 

to foster a more just and inclusive society: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) strongly condemns all forms of anti3 semitism, including acts of violence, discrimination, 

4 and hate speech directed at individuals or commu5 nities based on their Jewish identity; 

6 (2) recognizes the significant impact of anti7 semitism on individuals, communities, and society as 

8 a whole, and reaffirms its commitment to combating 

9 this age-old prejudice in all its forms; 

10 (3) commends the International Holocaust Re11 membrance Alliance (referred to in this resolution as 

12 the ‘‘IHRA’’) for its efforts in developing the IHRA 

13 working definition of antisemitism, which serves as 

14 a valuable tool for identifying and addressing acts of 

15 antisemitism; 

16 (4) encourages Federal, State, and local govern17 ment entities, as well as academic institutions, civil 


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1 society organizations, and other relevant stake2 holders, to adopt and exclusively utilize the IHRA 

3 working definition of antisemitism as an essential re4 source in combating antisemitism and promoting tol5 erance and understanding; 

6 (5) calls on all countries to endorse and make 

7 exclusive use of the IHRA working definition of 

8 antisemitism, and to take effective measures to com9 bat antisemitism, protect Jewish individuals and 

10 communities, and promote religious freedom and 

11 human rights for all; and 

12 (6) urges the Federal Government to continue 

13 its efforts to combat antisemitism domestically and 

14 internationally, including through diplomatic chan15 nels, law enforcement cooperation, educational pro16 grams, and public awareness campaigns. 

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