Rep. Sara Jacobs Denounces Rise of Antisemitism on House Floor
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, spoke on the House Floor about the rise of antisemitism and called for Congress to fully fund and implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech Here
Rep. Sara Jacobs said:
“As the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, I know personally how hard it feels to be Jewish – because I live it every day.
“I was in the House Chamber on January 6th when insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, wearing t-shirts saying “six million was not enough. And I’ve experienced antisemitism my whole life. Jokes about my big nose, my frizzy hair. Being called a kike while waiting to get a drink at a bar.
“Antisemitism was on the rise before October 7th, and now it’s running rampant. In San Diego, we know how hateful and deadly it can be. Four years ago, we mourned a beloved community member who was killed in the Chabad of Poway – and it seems like every other week, we are washing swastikas off our buildings or sidewalks.
“I’m so grateful to President Biden for his leadership – for not politicizing our pain – and for bringing together Jewish Members to discuss a whole-of-society approach to countering antisemitism. We need to fully fund and implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism – to ensure that Jewish people are safe and respected everywhere.
“I’m committed to this work – not just for a news cycle, but for life. And I hope that my colleagues will join me in this effort.”
Last month, Rep. Sara Jacobs voted to pass a resolution condemning antisemitic groups on college and university campuses. She’s also an original cosponsor of a resolution, introduced by Reps. Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Dan Goldman (NY-10), which condemns antisemitism and calls for the implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Rep. Jacobs also attended a meeting at the White House today about the Biden-Harris Administration’s implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
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