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HRES 1251 119th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Community life and organization Religion

Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

Introduced: May 12, 2026 Introduced by: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 13, 2026 · 6:40 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2026 · 6:40 PM EDT
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 · 6:34 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)
May 12, 2026 · 4:10 PM EDT
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 · 3:58 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
May 12, 2026 · 3:58 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)
May 12, 2026 · 3:58 PM EDT
Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 30, 2026
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
Submitted in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 13, 2026 House · vote #166 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4190 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 13, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1251/
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"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.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1251/.
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H. Res. 1251, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1251/.
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[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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1251/)
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