Family Research Council (FRC) has reaffirmed its support for Israel and the Jewish community amid recent international and domestic developments related to antisemitism. The organization released a new resource, “Frequently Asked Questions: The Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R. 6090),” aimed at clarifying aspects of the proposed legislation currently being considered by Congress.
The release comes after several countries, including Ireland, Norway, and Spain, announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. Additionally, the International Criminal Court recently sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. In the United States, there have been increasing reports of antisemitic incidents affecting American Jews.
On May 19, FRC led an initiative called Pray For & Stand With Israel. According to the organization, over a thousand American churches participated by dedicating part of their worship services to pray for Israel and the Jewish people. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his gratitude in response to this support.
Tony Perkins, president of Family Research Council, said:
“Ever since the tragic events of October 7th last year, many who have claimed to be friends of Israel have utterly failed to stand strong in defense of Israel and her government. Here at home, the Biden administration has all but abandoned America’s strongest, most significant Middle Eastern ally. As the Jewish state stands on the brink of a war that threatens to spill over into armed conflict with other countries in the region and their proxies, President Biden and his party seem more intent on placating the most radical elements of their political base than supporting Israel’s right to self-defense. This has led to an environment of open antisemitism, most clearly visible on the campuses of America’s elite universities. Congress must act to combat this virulent outbreak of hate and send a clear message to President Biden that antisemitism is not acceptable.”
Travis Weber, FRC Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs stated:
“Right now, the Jewish people worldwide are watching to see who will stand with them. In a moment reminiscent of the 1930s when antisemitic rage began to emerge in greater manifestation before the atrocities of the Holocaust, we once again see the ugly rise of Jew-hatred in a manner that reminds us of those dark times. The difference now is that it is appearing in the United States — the one superpower that has typically stood with Israel over the past 75 years. Yet, that supportive ground is now cracking, as radicals occupy universities with blind rage and hatred once again directed at Jews and their homeland, Israel. Will the U.S. fall away? We have been moving in that direction — pressuring the Israeli government, failing to veto an anti-Israel security council resolution, and faltering on delivering much needed military support. The Antisemitism Awareness Act provides an important opportunity for Congress to make clear that the U.S. government will continue to stand with the Jewish people and Israel. This bill comes at a moment in which it is apparent that the world is turning against the Jews — fast. Will we stand with them?”
FRC’s new resource addresses key questions about H.R. 6090—including its purpose; whether it aligns with First Amendment protections; its relationship with definitions from groups such as International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance; implications for Christian expression; and why action is seen as urgent now.
The FAQ document can be accessed online through this link: https://downloads.frc.org/EF/EF24E40.pdf
