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Fitzpatrick Leads Effort to Honor Jewish American Heritage and Confront Antisemitism

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This press release from Representative Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) was published on 2026-04-30 and titled "Fitzpatrick Leads Effort to Honor Jewish American Heritage and Confront Antisemitism". It focuses on taxes and touches on defense, Israel.

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Fitzpatrick Leads Effort to Honor Jewish American Heritage and Confront Antisemitism

Washington D.C . - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), alongside U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), introduced a resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in the House of Representatives and condemn rising antisemitism. Observed each May, Jewish American Heritage Month honors the generations of Jewish Americans whose faith, service, sacrifice, innovation, patriotism, and leadership have helped shape the American story. This year's resolution recognizes the essential role Jewish Americans have played throughout the 250-year history of our nation, including the more than one million Jewish Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the Jewish servicemembers whose courage earned the Medal of Honor. "Few stories speak more clearly to the promise of America than the story of Jewish Americans - a story of faith, resilience, service, sacrifice, and an enduring devotion to freedom. Their contributions are not a footnote to American history; they are among its essential chapters," said Fitzpatrick . "This bipartisan resolution honors that legacy and, amid the continued and alarming rise in antisemitism, reaffirms a solemn responsibility: to stand with Jewish Americans, confront hatred with moral clarity, and ensure that antisemitism finds no refuge in the United States of America. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Antisemitism, I will continue working across the aisle and within our PA-1 community to lead that effort." "As we celebrate the 21st year of Jewish American Heritage Month, I'm proud to lead this effort to detail 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 men and women who played critical roles to advance the American experiment over the past 250 years, including those who defended our nation in the military. I'm so grateful to have strong, bipartisan support in this effort." "During Jewish American Heritage Month, we come together to recognize our Jewish neighbors' rich legacy of history and culture. This month, and every month, we celebrate the incredible vibrancy and diversity of Jewish life and the critical contributions Jewish Americans have made to our nation," said Carter . "At the same time, we must stand against the rising tide of antisemitism and all forms of hatred and discrimination. This Jewish American Heritage Month, I will keep fighting to ensure everyone can live without fear." "I am proud to join Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Carter, and Fitzpatrick in leading this bipartisan effort to recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month," said Miller-Meeks . "As antisemitism continues to rise across our country, it is more important than ever that we stand united in confronting hatred and honoring the contributions of Jewish Americans. I will continue working to combat antisemitism and stand firmly with our Jewish friends and neighbors." This year's JAHM resolution commemorates the contributions of more than one million Jewish Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and highlights the valiance of several Jewish servicemembers who earned the Medal of Honor. The resolution is endorsed by the ADL ; American Jewish Committee (AJC); Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM); Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America ; the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA); the Jewish Federations of North America ; Jewish War Veterans of the USA ; National Council of Jewish Women ; Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union); Rabbinical Assembly ; Sephardic Heritage International DC (SHIN-DC); and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). "Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans who have helped shape our nation," said Jonathan Greenblatt , CEO and National Director of the ADL . "This recognition is especially important as antisemitism continues to rise. We are grateful to Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Carter, and Miller-Meeks for their leadership on the JAHM resolution, and we look forward to working alongside leaders in Congress to help protect Jewish communities." "According to American Jewish Committee's State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report, 91% of American Jews say they feel less safe as a Jewish person in the United States due to violent attacks on American Jews in the past year," said Ted Deutch , CEO of American Jewish Committee (AJC). "When so many American Jews report feeling less safe in their daily lives, this resolution importantly affirms both the celebration of Jewish life in the United States and the shared responsibility to confront anti-Jewish hate i

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Fitzpatrick Leads Effort to Honor Jewish American Heritage and Confront Antisemitism Washington D.C . - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), alongside U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), introduced a resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in the House of Representatives and condemn rising antisemitism. Observed each May, Jewish American Heritage Month honors the generations of Jewish Americans whose faith, service, sacrifice, innovation, patriotism, and leadership have helped shape the American story. This year's resolution recognizes the essential role Jewish Americans have played throughout the 250-year history of our nation, including the more than one million Jewish Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the Jewish servicemembers whose courage earned the Medal of Honor. "Few stories speak more clearly to the promise of America than the story of Jewish Americans - a story of faith, resilience, service, sacrifice, and an enduring devotion to freedom. Their contributions are not a footnote to American history; they are among its essential chapters," said Fitzpatrick . "This bipartisan resolution honors that legacy and, amid the continued and alarming rise in antisemitism, reaffirms a solemn responsibility: to stand with Jewish Americans, confront hatred with moral clarity, and ensure that antisemitism finds no refuge in the United States of America. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Antisemitism, I will continue working across the aisle and within our PA-1 community to lead that effort." "As we celebrate the 21st year of Jewish American Heritage Month, I'm proud to lead this effort to detail 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 men and women who played critical roles to advance the American experiment over the past 250 years, including those who defended our nation in the military. I'm so grateful to have strong, bipartisan support in this effort." "During Jewish American Heritage Month, we come together to recognize our Jewish neighbors' rich legacy of history and culture. This month, and every month, we celebrate the incredible vibrancy and diversity of Jewish life and the critical contributions Jewish Americans have made to our nation," said Carter . "At the same time, we must stand against the rising tide of antisemitism and all forms of hatred and discrimination. This Jewish American Heritage Month, I will keep fighting to ensure everyone can live without fear." "I am proud to join Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Carter, and Fitzpatrick in leading this bipartisan effort to recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month," said Miller-Meeks . "As antisemitism continues to rise across our country, it is more important than ever that we stand united in confronting hatred and honoring the contributions of Jewish Americans. I will continue working to combat antisemitism and stand firmly with our Jewish friends and neighbors." This year's JAHM resolution commemorates the contributions of more than one million Jewish Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and highlights the valiance of several Jewish servicemembers who earned the Medal of Honor. The resolution is endorsed by the ADL ; American Jewish Committee (AJC); Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM); Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America ; the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA); the Jewish Federations of North America ; Jewish War Veterans of the USA ; National Council of Jewish Women ; Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union); Rabbinical Assembly ; Sephardic Heritage International DC (SHIN-DC); and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). "Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans who have helped shape our nation," said Jonathan Greenblatt , CEO and National Director of the ADL . "This recognition is especially important as antisemitism continues to rise. We are grateful to Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick, Carter, and Miller-Meeks for their leadership on the JAHM resolution, and we look forward to working alongside leaders in Congress to help protect Jewish communities." "According to American Jewish Committee's State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report, 91% of American Jews say they feel less safe as a Jewish person in the United States due to violent attacks on American Jews in the past year," said Ted Deutch , CEO of American Jewish Committee (AJC). "When so many American Jews report feeling less safe in their daily lives, this resolution importantly affirms both the celebration of Jewish life in the United States and the shared responsibility to confront anti-Jewish hate i