Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and condemning antisemitism.

Subjects: International Affairs

Summary:  <p>This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) rejects hate, discrimination, and antisemitism; (2) stands united with the Jewish people against rising antisemitism; and (3) condemns antisemitic tropes such as claims of dual loyalty.</p>

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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 92 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 92

  Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and 
                        condemning antisemitism.


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                    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 Gonzalez 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 resolution; 
 which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition 
 to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently 
   determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and 
                        condemning antisemitism.

Whereas America's greatest exports to the world are its people, their knowledge, 
        and the Nation's leadership;
Whereas a critical part of the country's strength is the diversity of its 
        people, and the American immigrant experience encapsulates the American 
        dream;
Whereas every American immigrant community, Black Americans, Latino Americans, 
        Muslim Americans, Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans, Arab 
        Americans, Italian Americans, Irish Americans, Jewish Americans, 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 ultimately displacement and genocide across the 
        world, and barbarous anti-Israel terrorism;
Whereas Jewish Americans face rampant antisemitism in various 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 
        political, 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, citizens, or members of society;
Whereas America's involvement in the Middle East and alliance with the United 
        States' legitimate and trusted partner 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, government 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) rejects hate, discrimination, and antisemitism in all 
        forms, including antisemitism masquerading as anti-Israel 
        sentiment;
            (2) stands in unity with the Jewish people in the United 
        States and around the world against the rising antisemitism; 
        and
            (3) explicitly condemns perpetuation of antisemitic tropes, 
        including claims of dual loyalty, control, and other conspiracy 
        theories antithetical to American values.
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