Brad Knott: “Mr. Speaker, this month we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. First proclaimed by President George W. Bush and by…”

“Mr. Speaker, this month we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. First proclaimed by President George W. Bush and by each President since, this month recognizes the contributions of the Jewish community to our country. We celebrate this month amidst a persistent increase in anti-Semitism in our country and around the world. Anti-Semitic incidents and attacks against Jews and those who are perceived as Jewish in the United States have reached record highs. According to the American Jewish Committee, 91 percent of American Jews say that they feel less safe in the United States due to violent attacks against American Jews in the past year. According to Hillel International, 83 percent of Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed some form of anti-Semitism on their campus. These are not just numbers on a page, but these are a lived experience of all Jewish Americans. As you may recall, on May 21, 2025, tragically, two Israeli Embassy staff members were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum right here in Washington, D.C. These and countless other incidents targeting the Jewish people are unacceptable.”