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

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Summary of Bill SRES 252

Bill 117 sres 252 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns the recent increase in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans. The resolution expresses solidarity with those who have been affected by antisemitism and calls for action to address this troubling trend.

The resolution highlights the importance of standing against all forms of hate and discrimination, including antisemitism. It emphasizes the need for unity and support for the Jewish community in the face of these attacks.

Additionally, the resolution calls for increased efforts to combat antisemitism and protect the rights and safety of Jewish Americans. It urges law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute hate crimes targeting Jewish individuals and communities. Overall, Bill 117 sres 252 is a non-partisan effort to address the rise in antisemitic violence and harassment in the United States and to show support for those affected by these hateful acts.

Congressional Summary of SRES 252

This resolution condemns the recent rise in anti-Semitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans.

The resolution (1) recommits to combating anti-Semitism in all forms; and (2) calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to denounce and combat all manifestations of anti-Semitism.

The resolution urges the President to

continue the leadership role of the United States in combating anti-Semitism internationally,
advance accurate Holocaust education and counter Holocaust denial and distortion,
ensure the physical security of Jewish institutions and organizations, and
produce an analysis that accounts for the level and scope of the threat that anti-Semitism poses to the people of the United States.

The resolution urges law enforcement agencies to fully participate in the data collection process of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to improve anti-Semitic hate crime data collection.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 252

Bill SRES 252 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since June 14, 2021. Bill SRES 252 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 27, 2021. Bill SRES 252's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 05/27/2021 S3904-3905) as of June 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 252

Total Number of Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

146

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 252

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal justice information and records

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Hate crimes

- Human rights

- Intergovernmental relations

- International organizations and cooperation

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Religion

- State and local government operations

- Terrorism

- Violent crime

- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

- World history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 252

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