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• </c> new record is set of anti-Jewish new record is set of anti-Jewish incidents.<04:54:42.718><c> But
• While we must take steps to protect Jewish students on college campuses, we cannot allow anti-Semitism
• Make no mistake, anti-Semitism is a canary in the coal mine, and attacks on Jewish students in any school
• So, we are called upon to condemn anti-Semitism and to ensure the safety of the Jewish community along
• And if a discussion of anti-Semitism and the contributions of Jewish Americans is not an appropriate

Bills: HCR24 , HR352 , HB2243 , HR405 , HB2215

Keywords: Jewish American Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Week, antisemitism, anti-Jewish hate, Jewish Americans, Jewish community, Hamas, October 7, Israel, hate crimes, civil rights, religious freedom, campus antisemitism, synagogues, public education, heritage month, diversity, inclusion, Holocaust remembrance, community safety

Bills: HCR75 , HR1259 , HR1251 , HCR96 , HR1346 , HR1252 , HR1274 , HR1275

Keywords: Iran, military force, War Powers Resolution, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, Congress, national security, China human rights, People’s Republic of China, PRC, political prisoners, religious freedom, free speech, arbitrary detention, dissidents, Hong Kong democracy, Uyghurs, Zion Church, Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu

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• Anti-Semitic incidents and attacks against Jews, and those who are perceived as Jewish in the United
• As the resolution notes, anti-Jewish bias was identified in two-thirds of 2024 FBI hate crime reports
• When 38% of Americans don't know someone Jewish, and 30% aren't familiar with the term anti-Semitism,
• and hate is through education and awareness of the contributions that Jewish Americans have made to
• </c><04:12:46.399><c> Jewish</c> anti-semitism wherever it is. Jewish anti-semitism wherever it is.

Bills: HB2853 , HB2071 , HR1259 , HB8352 , HB2267 , HR1252 , HR1251 , HB4478 , HB3709 , HB4437

Keywords: organized retail crime, retail theft, cargo theft, supply chain crime, shoplifting, organized theft groups, cargo diversion, stolen goods, fencing, online marketplace, e-commerce, gift cards, prepaid cards, money laundering, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, interstate theft, transnational crime

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• The F.B.I. reported 1,989 hate crimes, almost 2,000 hate crimes targeting Jewish Americans in 2023 alone
• REPORTED 1,989 HATE CRIMES, ALMOST 2,000 HATE CRIMES TARGETING JEWISH AMERICANS IN 2023 ALONE.
• This kind of hateful violence And anti-Semitism is spreading across the country.
• and anti-Jewish.
• This was an anti-Semitic attack. The victims were Jewish, the victim was a Holocaust survivor.

Bills: HR480 , HR481 , HR488 , HB2035 , HR252 , HB1948 , HR1373 , HR1182 , HR248 , HR137 , HB2390 , HB2351

Keywords: House of Representatives, congressional training, workplace rights, workplace responsibilities, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment training, employee training, Member orientation, House Administration Committee, Congressional Accountability Act, CAA, interns, unpaid interns, fellows, detailees, legislative workplace, congressional offices, compliance training, ethics training

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• I yield back. liberal hateful bias and bigotry in liberal hateful bias and bigotry in campus<02:08:18.880
• An established 900 Jewish War II.
• </c><05:31:49.840><c> service</c> I fallen American Jewish service I fallen American Jewish service members
• 05:32:13.600><c> Americans</c> tremendous sacrifices Jewish Americans tremendous sacrifices Jewish Americans
• </c><05:32:27.760><c> service</c> of additional fallen Jewish service of additional fallen Jewish service

Bills: HB1558 , HB3400 , HJR117 , HB4446 , HB3494 , HB3481 , HB2701 , HB2034 , HB3854 , HB3951 , HB3579 , HB2721 , HB3767 , HB1860 , HB2334 , HR1107 , HB3426 , HB3427 , HR452 , HB5100

Keywords: financial management, government oversight, budgeting, accountability, reporting, federal financial management, government accountability, oversight, taxpayer funds, Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Chief Financial Officer, CFO, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, internal controls, financial reporting, financial audits, governmentwide financial management plan, financial management status report, performance metrics

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• It's long overdue that the number one anti-poverty program for the elderly and for children of this country
• It's long overdue that the number one anti-poverty program for the elderly and for children of this country
• Again, as I um, I hate to keep repeating, but these bills are all good that we're considering this afternoon
• Again, as I um I I hate to Mr. Speaker.
• Again, as I um I I hate to keep<02:51:40.960><c> repeating,</c><02:51:41.439><c> but</c><02:51:42.080

Bills: SB146 , HR973 , HR859 , HR906 , HB2449 , HB2399 , HR866 , HB2482 , HB2444 , HB2458 , HB1721 , HB2480 , HB1479 , HB1442 , HR1402 , HR617 , HR452

Keywords: nonconsensual, visual depictions, digital forgery, intimate content, online platforms, privacy, protection, harm prevention, John F. Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, Federal arts funding, memorial designation, cultural institutions, Congressional authority, public arts programs, Hampden-Sydney College, anniversary, higher education, civic responsibility, liberal arts

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• This anti-fact, anti-science administration would rather live in denial than understand the full impact
• This<00:59:32.559><c> anti-fact,</c><00:59:33.599><c> anti-science</c> This anti-fact, anti-science This
• anti-fact, anti-science administration<00:59:35.760><c> would</c><00:59:36.000><c> rather</c><00:59:
• It's not about<04:05:11.120><c> hate.
• </c> about hate. It's not about politics. about hate. It's not about politics.

Bills: HR498 , HR845 , HR1366 , HB4776

Keywords: antisemitism, Jewish safety, civil rights, hate crimes, freedom of expression, political protest, drowsy driving, road safety, public awareness, preventative measures, traffic accidents, NEPA, National Environmental Policy Act, environmental review, permitting reform, permit streamlining, infrastructure, economic development, federal agencies, categorical exclusion

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• Last Congress, protesters shouted profanities about Jewish people in our hate crimes hearing, so we shouldn't
• More importantly, it wasn't responsive to the historic levels of anti-Semitism that Jewish people were
• In all religions, Jewish religion, Muslim religion, Christian religion, yes, we had a hearing on hate
• All reported religious-based hate crimes in 2023 were driven by anti-Jewish bias.
• . hateful vitriol on social media, and violent threats against Jewish students.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

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• Not anti-Semitic.
• . anti-Semitic or hateful of the people in any of those countries.
• There can be no equivocating when it comes to anti Jewish violence and harassment is critical.
• be hate directed toward the Jewish community or whether that hate be directed toward the black, LGBTQ
• Any effort to combat anti-Semitism in our schools must protect the very mechanism by which Jewish students

Bills: SB163 , SB558

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Keywords: civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.

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• So I, too, hate seeing all that. So I do want to...
• of Trump's horrific anti-immigration acts.
• We have helped pass hate crime laws in 46 states.
• My name is Anna Oliver, here on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League.
• Anti-abortion bills over and over again.

Bills: HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043

Committees: House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Keywords: school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity

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• Anti-Semitism includes all hate towards Semites, and Semites means Arabs as well.
• Harassment, threats, and hate crimes motivated by anti-Semitism are already illegal.
• Anti-religious sentiment is on the rise, not just in the Jewish context, but also for anti-Islamic sentiment
• Anti-religious sentiment is on the rise, not just in the Jewish context, but also for anti-Islamic sentiment
• Anti-Arab hate in the state of Florida.

Bills: S0330 , S0526 , S0862 , S1072 , S1078 , S1192 , S1250 , S1296 , S1298 , S1642 , S1698 , S7022

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee took up several bills and one set of confirmations. SB 330, relating to disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, was explained as clarifying the heart disease presumption and allowing transferred law enforcement officers to rely on a prior physical if the new agency fails to provide one; it was reported favorably. SB 526, a broad commercial construction bill, was amended with a title amendment and a delete-all amendment before being reported favorably. SB 1192 created a pilot program for callback queues at certain executive agencies to reduce hold times, and it was also reported favorably. SB 1078 established gubernatorial transition procedures, including liaisons, briefing materials, office space, and access to records; an amendment narrowed and reassigned some duties and increased penalties for improper disclosure, and the bill passed favorably. SB 7022 extended and updated a public records exemption for classroom examinations and assessment instruments through 2031, and it was reported favorably. SB 1250 removed the Florida Commission on Human Relations’ requirement to use registered mail for certain notices, allowing less expensive notice methods, and it passed favorably. SB 1698 allowed certain employer notices and posters to be posted electronically instead of physically, and it was reported favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of 10 appointees to the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the State Retirement Commission. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force within the Attorney General’s Office of Civil Rights to review anti-Semitism in Florida, improve community relations, advise on law enforcement training, assess digital media literacy efforts, review hate crime statutes, and issue annual reports. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with many speakers opposing it on First Amendment, academic freedom, and equal-protection grounds and arguing it could chill criticism of Israel or be used selectively; supporters said it was needed to address rising anti-Semitism and that the state’s definition of anti-Semitism had already been adopted in statute. After debate, the bill was reported favorably. SB 862, as amended, set a $60,000 salary goal by 2030 for state correctional officers, probation officers, and institutional security specialists, with annual raises subject to appropriations; members questioned a separate provision allowing deployment of correctional officers during emergencies, including whether that could intersect with immigration enforcement, but the sponsor said he would follow up and that the bill was aimed at recruitment, retention, and workforce stability. The bill received support from law enforcement and corrections groups and was reported favorably. SB 1642, the Freedom in the Workplace Act, generated the most contentious discussion: it would bar certain pronoun-related requirements, prohibit mandatory training or activities related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression as a condition of employment, require sex on employment forms to reflect biological sex, and extend similar protections to public employees and contractors. Supporters framed it as protecting free speech, conscience, and against compelled speech; opponents argued it would authorize discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people, invite litigation, and harm workplace safety and inclusion. An amendment moved the bill into the chapter governing public employers and employees, and the bill was then reported favorably.

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• It expands to include an employee who is a victim of a hate crime, and an employee whose absence from
• And it's expanded to include an employee who is a victim of a hate crime, and an employee whose absence
• from work is due. an employee who is a victim of a hate crime, and an employee whose absence from work
• Finally, in a last-minute addition, House Bill 2411 recognizes that hate crimes are not just criminal
• Finally, in a last-minute addition, House Bill 2411 recognizes that hate crimes are not just criminal

Bills: HB2210 , HB2123 , HB2206 , HB2281 , HB2411

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: local representation, fair elections, government accountability, voter rights, transparency, foreign nationals, elections, Washington state, voter participation, government oversight, voting rights, uniform standards, overseas voting, civilian voting, state legislation, tribal relations, government, state policy, sovereignty, federalism

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• for state employees who are participating in an immigration enforcement action or are victims of a hate
• to support one another when other employees might be going through a difficult time, experiencing hate
• able to support one another when other employees might be going through a difficult time experiencing hate

Bills: HB2205 , HB2309 , HB2206 , HB2123 , HB2120 , HB2411

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation

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• I think Scottsdale's largest Jewish congregation. And I am here to speak for truth.
• history and Jewish identity.
• In 1 Kings 16:24, we are told that a city was built by the Jewish King Omri 2,900 years ago, and I quote
• verses earlier, in Jeremiah 31:5, he speaks of the mountains of Samaria, Haray Shomron, describing Jewish
• life... ...of the mountains of Samaria, Haray Shomron, describing Jewish life rooted in those very hills

Bills: HB2014 , HB2156 , HB2180 , HB2554 , HCR2047 , HR2002

Committees: House Appropriations , House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

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• </c> program to identify American Jewish program to identify American Jewish service<00:26:25.200><c>
• The anti-CBDC bill has passed Americans.
• And the anti-trans bill accountability.
• </c> anti-immigrant agenda is killing people. anti-immigrant agenda is killing people.
• Those in favor say aye. identify American Jewish service members identify American Jewish service members

Bills: HB7567 , SCR33 , SB1318 , HR1224

Keywords: agriculture, food security, farm programs, sustainability, conservation, nutrition assistance, budget resolution, fiscal responsibility, government funding, budgetary levels, congressional budget, foreign intelligence, digital currency, privacy, surveillance, FISA, civil liberties, rules resolution, special rule, House Rules Committee

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• biggest worry should be having to run a mile in gym class, have been taking the brunt of the spike in anti-Jewish
• Using the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, I feel would distract from the serious hate against Jews
• anti-Semitic actions.
• preventing anti-Semitism.
• And I'm not against Jewish people. I'm not against anti-Semitism. I'm not.

Bills: HB295 , HB824 , HB1579 , HB1581 , HB2189 , HB295

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma

Bills: HB25 , HB15 , HB124 , HB146 , HB73 , HB74 , HB75

Committee: House House Consumer & Public Affairs

Keywords: juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, medical injury, adverse outcome, health care provider, patient rights, confidentiality, settlement, legal counsel, HB124, New Americans Division, Workforce Solutions Department, immigrant workforce, refugee resettlement

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• I would hate to see this pendulum swing like it does in some counties where I practice; they don't even
• I, you know, I don't want to talk too much about it because I hate talking about a bill that we don't
• I am actually kind of anti-government, but anyway, I believe in parents' rights.

Bills: HCR16 , HB782 , HB2159 , HB2288 , HB3281 , HB3819 , HB4656 , HB4696 , HB5494 , HCR16

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: fatherhood, family support, fatherlessness, community engagement, youth development, social policy, male role models, child development, policy reform, role models, mental health, parenting, single-parent homes, welfare reform, economic opportunity, mentorship, community initiatives, children, welfare programs, education

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1269 , HB1916 , HB2120 , HB2123 , HB2158 , HB2178 , HB2264 , HB2309 , HB2411 , HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

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• And now we all know why they hated DOGE, because it exposed fraud. That's why they didn't like it.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter from public health and anti-hunger

Bills: HCR84 , HR518 , HCR86 , HB7726 , HB2860 , HB8872 , HR1333 , SB254 , HB7618

Keywords: War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, troop withdrawal, U.S. Armed Forces, military deployment, foreign policy, congressional war powers, executive authority, Middle East, troop removal, concurrent resolution, defense policy, overseas deployment, Ukraine, support, foreign affairs, military aid, international relations, War Powers, military action