Title: A resolution recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage, the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States, and condemning antisemitic violence and discrimination.
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
This resolution affirms that the Israeli American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States. The resolution also condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of that community or the Jewish community broadly.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 837 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 837

Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage, the contributions of 
  the Israeli-American community to the United States, and condemning 
                antisemitic violence and discrimination.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 17, 2022

 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself and Ms. Rosen) submitted the 
   following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage, the contributions of 
  the Israeli-American community to the United States, and condemning 
                antisemitic violence and discrimination.

Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, and Israeli Americans are 
        cherished along with United States citizens of all backgrounds;
Whereas Israeli Americans are a vibrant immigrant community who contribute 
        heavily to the welfare and diversity of the United States;
Whereas the contributions of Israeli Americans in the fields of health sciences, 
        pharmaceutics, disaster relief, astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, 
        aerospace engineering, biotech, agriculture, and internet technologies 
        have been invaluable to the United States;
Whereas Israeli Americans and Jewish Americans contribute invaluable skills that 
        promote innovation and productivity bearing a quality of life impact for 
        all the United States;
Whereas Israeli Americans contribute to the advancement of civil rights, equal 
        protections, and justice for all United States citizens, particularly 
        the most vulnerable;
Whereas Israeli Americans have helped to form a strong bond between the people 
        of the United States and the people of Israel, reinforcing the shared 
        values and interests between the 2 countries;
Whereas Israeli Americans, including young people on college campuses and in 
        grade schools in the United States, are subjected to incidents of 
        national origin-based discrimination that impact the ability of such 
        individuals to openly connect with their culture and celebrate their 
        heritage free from bigotry and bias; and
Whereas anti-Israel incitement has led to assaults and bullying targeting Jewish 
        individuals and Israeli Americans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) affirms that the Israeli-American community has 
        contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United 
        States; and
            (2) condemns all forms of antisemitism, discrimination, and 
        violence that--
                    (A) aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of 
                the Israeli-American community, the Jewish community 
                broadly, and individuals of Israeli or Jewish origin; 
                or
                    (B) infringe upon the ability of Israeli Americans 
                and other individuals to celebrate Israeli-American 
                heritage and a deep connection to Israel.
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