“If Jewish Americans can’t walk freely in Boulder, or work safely in D.C. or celebrate Passover in their own homes without fear, then we indeed have failed as a nation,” said the resolution’s chief sponsor, Rep. Jeff Van Drew.
Jonathan D. Salant
(June 9, 2025 / JNS)
A bipartisan resolution condemning recent violent attacks against Jewish Americans and calling on U.S. officials and others to speak out against antisemitism passed the House overwhelmingly on Monday.
The measure was sponsored by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), who specifically cited the attack against pro-Israel marchers in Boulder, Colo., earlier this month; the murder of two Israeli embassy staff members on the streets of Washington, D.C., and the fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home in Harrisburg, Pa.
All three suspects allegedly cited support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel.
“After the Holocaust, the words collectively promised ‘never again,’ but ‘never again’ is happening right now,” Van Drew said on the House floor. “If Jewish Americans can’t walk freely in Boulder, or work safely in D.C. or celebrate Passover in their own homes without fear, then we indeed have failed as a nation.”
The vote on H.Res. 481 was 400-0, with two members voting present—Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) And Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).