For more than 60 years, the State of Israel has been a close friend and ally to the United States, sharing in our commitment to democracy and working with us to counter regional threats.

Recently, however, there has been a disturbing rise of antisemitic rhetoric from prominent figures in the Democrat Party. On Saturday, July 15, Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal declared at a panel in Chicago that “Israel is a racist state.” 
  This kind of hateful attack on a nation that has suffered heinous persecution on the basis of race and stands for freedom and self-determination not only fuels antisemitism, but also threatens our national security. Any threat to Israel is a threat to the United States and the freedom we hold dear.

Israel must always know that they have the support and friendship of the United States of America.

Rep. August Pfluger’s legislation, H. Con. Res. ___, expresses congressional support for the State of Israel and rejects all forms of antisemitism. 

This should be an easy vote to reaffirm our unshakeable bond with a long-time ally and denounce antisemitism. House Republicans will always stand with Israel.