H.Res. 1251 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
House: Adopted May 13, 2026, 419–0 (roll call 166)
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryLeaders urged to counter antisemitism
This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and other community leaders to condemn and fight against antisemitism. It also honors the contributions of Jewish-American servicemembers and commits to protecting the right of all Americans, including Jewish Americans, to worship safely without fear of violence or persecution.
How it affects you
This is a statement of values rather than a law that changes rules or programs. It expresses support for Jewish Americans and calls on leaders to take a stronger stance against antisemitism, but it doesn't directly create new rights or services for the public.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 30, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1251
RESOLUTION
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 13, 2026: “Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · May 13, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 419–0
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 207 | 0 | 5 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 211 | 0 | 6 |
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.