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Washington D.C. – Today, a resolution led by U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) passed the House of Representatives in a 421 to 1 vote. JAHM aims to recognize the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.

“As we celebrate the 20th year of Jewish American Heritage Month, I am proud to open the doors of understanding to everyone about all the remarkable contributions that generations of Jewish Americans made to shape our nation’s history, culture and society,” said Wasserman Schultz. “This celebration is also one of the most effective ways to combat rising antisemitism, as Jews and non-Jews alike come to learn about all the amazing Jewish Americans who served in pivotal government and military posts, won Nobel prizes, led universities and corporations, developed lifechanging inventions, authored great American novels, and worked to advance America’s noble experiment in democracy. I am so proud to join my bipartisan House colleagues in this effort.”

“Jewish Americans have helped shape every corner of our nation—from science and technology to public service and the arts. As antisemitism rises at home and abroad, we must lead with strength, clarity, and unity,” said Miller-Meeks. “I’m proud to cosponsor this resolution to honor the contributions of Jewish Americans and to reaffirm our commitment to combating hate in all its forms.”

“Jewish American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation. As we continue to see antisemitism and other forms of hatred on the rise, this resolution both honors Jewish American heritage and sends a powerful message of solidarity and support to Jewish communities across the country,” said Carter. “By educating ourselves about Jewish history and culture, we deepen our understanding of America’s diversity and reaffirm our commitment to combatting prejudice in all its forms.”

“Jewish American heritage is woven into the fabric of our nation’s history. With the House’s passage of this bipartisan resolution, we’re not just recognizing those contributions—we’re making clear that antisemitism has no place in our country,” said Fitzpatrick. “As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, I’ll continue leading efforts to ensure Jewish history is honored, Jewish communities are protected, and hate is confronted head-on.”

This year’s JAHM resolution was endorsed by AJC, ADL, The Jewish Federations of North America, National Council of Jewish Women, and Jewish Council for Public Affairs.

The United States observes JAHM annually each May to encourage all Americans to learn more about Jewish culture and pay tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who have helped shape American history. With antisemitism on the rise in our country, fueled by the spread of hatred, disinformation, and Holocaust distortion online, JAHM provides an opportunity to celebrate Jewish voices and bring together all our communities in the fight against antisemitism and hate.

JAHM was first introduced as a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives by Wasserman Schultz, and in the U.S. Senate by the late Arlen Specter in 2006. Passing unanimously, it was then established by presidential proclamation and has since been renewed every May by Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joseph Biden.

Read the full resolution here.

Watch Rep. Wasserman Schultz’s floor speech on the resolution here.

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