Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives against the malignant and metastasizing ideology of anti-Semitism.

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Bill Number

HRES 557

Introduced

Jul 26, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Arab-Israeli relations Assault and harassment offenses Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Conflicts and wars Crime prevention Due process and equal protection First Amendment rights Hate crimes Historical and cultural resources Human rights Israel Middle East Political movements and philosophies Racial and ethnic relations Religion Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Terrorism

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Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding anti-Semitism and related issues.

Specifically, the resolution (1) reaffirms the right of Israel to exist and defend her citizens, (2) upholds all federal and local programs dedicated to eliminating anti-Semitism, and (3) rejects the idea that political discussions about Zionism are a legitimate cover for anti-Semitism.

Actions

Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Aug 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
Jul 26, 2021

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.
Jul 26, 2021

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