Bryan Steil: “Pervasive anti-Israel bias has infected our country. Anti-Semitism is on the rise and threatens the safety of all…”

“Pervasive anti-Israel bias has infected our country. Anti-Semitism is on the rise and threatens the safety of all communities and institutions. Let me be clear. Anti-Semitism has no place in America. Israel is in a fight for its very existence from the terrorist threat of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. I strongly support our ally Israel and our Jewish friends. In the Middle East, our friends in Israel need our support. The Anti- Defamation League has cited nearly 8,900 anti-Semitic incidents in the United States that occurred last year. Now more than ever, we must ensure that as many Americans as possible are informed about the many contributions of Jewish Americans and their history. Today, the House must pass H.R. 7764, the commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. The legislation creates a commission to study the transferring of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. This legislation establishes logistical details to make this transfer a reality, including a fundraising plan. The bill could not be more important than right now. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 7764, and I reserve the balance of my time.”