119th Congress
H.Res. 1251
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz(D-FL)
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2026
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services; House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (11)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
- Troy A. Carter (D-LA)
Added later (8)
- Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) · May 7, 2026
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) · May 7, 2026
- Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL) · May 11, 2026
- Laura Gillen (D-NY) · May 11, 2026
- Lois Frankel (D-FL) · May 12, 2026
- Nikema Williams (D-GA) · May 12, 2026
- Virginia Foxx (R-NC) · May 12, 2026
- Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM) · May 13, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter acts of anti-Semitism.
The resolution also honors the contributions of Jewish-American servicemembers and commits to ensuring all Americans, including Jewish Americans, can worship without fear of violence or persecution.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 House #166 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- May 13, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - May 13, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 166). - May 13, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437) - May 12, 2026 · House
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. - May 12, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251. - May 12, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360) - May 12, 2026 · House
Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. - Apr 30, 2026 · House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. - Apr 30, 2026 · House
Submitted in House