Bill · S.Res. 246· Senate(119-SRES-246)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3109; text: CR S3120)
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 15
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution recognizes the importance of Jewish American Heritage Month. It highlights the long history and various contributions of the Jewish-American community to the United States. The resolution notes a significant rise in antisemitic incidents and hate crimes. It seeks to celebrate the culture and history of Jewish Americans. Finally, it calls on leaders to take action against antisemitism and ensure the safety of the Jewish community.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Heritage: The resolution recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to United States society and culture (Resolution, Section 1).
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Countering Antisemitism: It calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter all acts of antisemitism (Resolution, Section 2).
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Public Education: It calls on elected officials and State and local leaders to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community and uplift Jewish stories and voices (Resolution, Section 3).
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Safety and Dignity: The resolution calls for taking all possible steps to ensure the safety, security, and dignity of American Jews in various settings, including the workplace, college and university campuses, synagogues, and homes (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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- 5/22/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3109; text: CR S3120)
- 27 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee
Josh HawleyRepublican · Missouri
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida
Rand PaulRepublican · Kentucky
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia