Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR296

Introduced
6/23/25  

Caption

A resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States.

Impact

The resolution serves as a formal declaration reflecting the Senate's commitment to combat antisemitism and enforce measures to protect Jewish communities throughout the United States. By recognizing the alarming 63 percent increase in antisemitic hate crimes, the resolution pushes for greater societal action against hate and affirms the importance of ensuring antisemitism is neither normalized nor tolerated. This legislative measure may lead to discussions around strengthening laws that address hate crimes and provide resources for community protection and awareness.

Summary

SR296 is a resolution by the United States Senate that unequivocally condemns antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States, particularly in light of notable events leading to increased antisemitic sentiment and hate crimes. The resolution specifically mourns the loss of victims of antisemitic violence, namely Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who were murdered in a politically motivated attack shortly after a Jewish community event in Washington D.C. It highlights that antisemitism not only endangers Jewish individuals but poses a broader threat to democracy and societal cohesion.

Contention

While the resolution is widely supported as a necessary response to violence and hate, it also reflects deeper societal issues regarding freedom of speech and the complexity of political expressions tied to anti-Zionism and broader Middle Eastern conflicts. Critics might argue that the resolution could potentially stifle legitimate discourse on these topics under the guise of combating hate. The concerns around balancing hate speech legislation with protections for political expression will likely be a point of contention as the resolution is discussed and implemented.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR1207

Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota for her recent hateful comments and history of antisemitism.

US SR670

A resolution strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.

US SR418

A resolution condemning Hamas and antisemitic student activities on college campuses in the United States.

US HR907

To condemn the rise in antisemitism, call on all Americans to combat antisemitism in the United States, and implement aspects of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

US HR1449

Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism.

US HR894

Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world.

US SR437

A resolution condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism.

US SR254

A resolution unequivocally condemning antisemitism and lauding the working definition of antisemitism of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

US HR527

Condemning the recent rise in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans, standing in solidarity with those affected by antisemitism, and for other purposes.

US HR841

Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib and condemning antisemitism.

Similar Bills

US HR907

To condemn the rise in antisemitism, call on all Americans to combat antisemitism in the United States, and implement aspects of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

LA SR202

Recognizes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Antisemitism and endorses its use to identify antisemitism discrimination.

US HR527

Condemning the recent rise in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans, standing in solidarity with those affected by antisemitism, and for other purposes.

AR SB352

To Prohibit Antisemitism In Public Elementary And Secondary Schools; And To Prohibit Antisemitism In State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education.

NJ A4319

"Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act"; prohibits distribution of State aid to an institution of higher education that authorizes, funds, or supports antisemitic events or organizations or fails to punish acts of antisemitism on campus.

NJ S3340

"Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act"; prohibits distribution of State aid to an institution of higher education that authorizes, funds, or supports antisemitic events or organizations or fails to punish acts of antisemitism on campus.

US HB7921

Countering Antisemitism Act

US SB4091

Countering Antisemitism Act