House of Representatives

Chairman of House Education Committee to Columbia president: We will hold you accountable

"If you do not rectify this danger, then the Committee will not hesitate in holding you accountable," the congresswoman wrote. 

US lawmakers overwhelmingly show support for Israel as it begins retaliation against Iran

The US House overwhelmingly passed a resolution supporting Israel's right to respond to Iranian aggression. Some Democrats criticized Netanyahu's actions, fearing broader conflict.

House overwhelmingly approves resolution condemning Iran, supporting Israel's defense

House of Representatives calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Iran’s attack on Israel; commends the United States military, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan for intercepting drones.

Columbia University president, at House hearing, says university can do more to fight antisemitism

She called various pro-Palestinian chants “incredibly hurtful” and “upsetting,” including “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” which many Jews interpret as a call for violence.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/04/2024

US House sets long-awaited vote on billions for Ukraine, Israel

The Israel bill totals $26.38 billion; plus funds to cover the cost of US military operations in response to recent attacks.

By REUTERS
17/04/2024

House of Representatives passes resolution condemning 'From the river to the sea' chants

According to the resolution, the slogan seeks to deny Jewish people the right to self-determination and calls for the removal of the Jewish people from their ancestral homeland. 

Ukraine, Israel aid to hit US House floor as separate bills soon

Speaker Johnson has so far declined to allow the Republican-controlled House to vote on the measure that the Senate passed with 70% bipartisan support in February.

By REUTERS
16/04/2024

Majority Leader Steve Scalise to 'Post': Republicans will propose new Iranian sanctions

The US should support however Israel decides to respond to Iran, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told The Jerusalem Post before unveiling a series of bills expressing support for Israel.

Representatives urge US to sanction Gaza group Popular Resistance Committees for role in Oct. 7

PRC participated in Hamas' attacks on October 7 and boasted about their involvement, according to a release from Rep. Brad Sherman's office.

Leading Jewish Democratic group endorses Jamaal Bowman’s primary challenger

This week, footage surfaced by Politico showed Bowman at a November rally expressing doubt that Israeli women had been raped on October 7, calling the allegations “propaganda.”

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
28/03/2024
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