Bill · H.Res. 904· House(119-HRES-904)
Recognizing November 30, 2025, as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day".
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to recognize November 30, 2025, as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day." It highlights the history of 900,000 Jewish people who were exiled from the Arab world following World War II and the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. The text notes that these communities lived in regions like North Africa and the Middle East for over 2,500 years before being forced from their homes. It acknowledges that many refugees settled in Israel or migrated to the United States. Finally, the resolution calls for the recognition of these hardships, the condemnation of antisemitism, and support for the well-being of the Jewish people.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The resolution recognizes the historical experience of Jewish refugees who were forced from their homes.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution condemns antisemitism and recognizes the history of discrimination faced by Jewish communities.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The resolution emphasizes the historical connections and contemporary security of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of History: The resolution recognizes "Yom Haplitim" to honor the 900,000 Jewish people who were exiled from the Arab world (Resolution text).
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Educational Awareness: The bill calls for educational efforts throughout the United States, the Middle East, and North Africa to teach the history of the forced displacement and exile of the Jewish people (Resolution, Section 3).
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Condemnation of Hate: The resolution recognizes the hardships of the Jewish people and condemns antisemitism in all its forms (Resolution, Section 2).
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Safety and Well-being: The resolution supports efforts in safeguarding the well-being of the Jewish people against present and future threats (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 11/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois