Bipartisan Effort in U.S. Continues to Combat Antisemitism | Politics and Government

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., are taking action to combat the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents across the United States. In response to the surge in antisemitism, which was exacerbated by the conflict between Israel and Hamas last fall, President Joe Biden released a plan 11 months ago to address the issue.

The legislation introduced by the lawmakers aims to establish the first national coordinator to counter antisemitism and ensure the implementation of Biden’s U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen expressed concern over the dramatic increase in antisemitic attacks, including assaults on Jewish families, vandalism of Jewish businesses and places of worship, and threats against Jewish students on college campuses.

Leaders of Jewish organizations have welcomed the bill, believing it will strengthen federal efforts in combating anti-Jewish hate. A Pew Research Center poll revealed that almost nine in 10 Jewish respondents reported experiencing more discrimination since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, while seven in 10 Muslims also reported increased discrimination.

The legislation is also sponsored by U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Chris Smith, Kathy Manning, and Randy Weber, who co-chair Senate and House antisemitism task forces. The bipartisan effort reflects a united front in the fight against antisemitism and aims to protect the rights and safety of Jewish communities in the United States.