H.Res. 1305

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1305 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1305

Congratulating the Jewish War Veterans on the 130th anniversary of the 
organization's founding and honoring their commitment to Jewish war 
veterans.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 19, 2026

Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, and Mr. Cohen) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Veterans' Affairs

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RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Jewish War Veterans on the 130th anniversary of the 
organization's founding and honoring their commitment to Jewish war 
veterans.

Whereas the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America was founded on 
March 15, 1896, by 63 Jewish veterans of the Civil War in opposition to 
antisemitic comments about the lack of Jewish service in the Civil War;
Whereas the Jewish War Veterans of the United States is the longest serving 
active and one of the most distinguished veterans service organizations 
in the United States, providing advocacy and support for thousands of 
Jewish veterans and their families;
Whereas the early goals of the Jewish War Veterans included--

(1) countering antisemitism by addressing antisemitic rhetoric that 
questioned the patriotism and contributions of Jewish Americans, 
particularly in the context of the Civil War; and

(2) advocacy to ensure that Jewish veterans received the same rights, 
benefits, and recognition as their non-Jewish counterparts;

Whereas the Jewish War Veterans work tirelessly to preserve the memory and 
legacy of those who served in the uniformed services, ensuring that the 
sacrifices of veterans are honored, including the creation of the 
National Museum of American Jewish Military History which was 
congressionally chartered in 1958;
Whereas the Jewish War Veterans have been an active voice in advocating for 
policies that benefit veterans, including support for military health 
care, educational benefits, and services for veterans in need;
Whereas the Jewish War Veterans have consistently worked to combat antisemitism 
and promote tolerance as far back as the 1930s when they led protests 
and boycotts against Nazi Germany;
Whereas the Jewish War Veterans have been instrumental in the education and 
remembrance of the Holocaust, ensuring that the lessons of history are 
passed on to future generations, and remain committed to standing 
against hate and prejudice in all forms;
Whereas the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, was 
congressionally chartered in 1984, has a rich legacy of leadership and 
service, with members who have served in every major American conflict 
from the Spanish-American War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and 
continue to serve as a beacon of pride and resilience in the Jewish-
American community;
Whereas 19 Jewish members of the Armed Forces have received the Medal of Honor, 
including 5 for service during the Civil War, 4 for World War I, 3 for 
World War II, 2 for the Korean War, and 2 from the Vietnam War. Retired 
Colonel Jack Jacobs is the only surviving such Medal of Honor recipient 
and he resides in New Jersey;
Whereas the impact of Jewish War Veterans extends beyond veterans' affairs, with 
ongoing charitable and community programs, including initiatives to 
support military families, survivors and caregivers, promote civic 
engagement, and preserve Jewish history; and
Whereas the Jewish War Veterans continue their legacy of combating antisemitism, 
hate, and bigotry, both within the uniformed services and in society as 
a whole, while promoting Jewish patriotism and the rights of not only 
Jewish veterans, but all veterans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the Jewish War Veterans of the United 
States on the 130th anniversary of its founding, and recognizes 
the organization for its unwavering dedication to the welfare 
of veterans, the Jewish community, and the Nation;
(2) commends the Jewish War Veterans for its continued 
service to the United States, its contributions to honoring 
military service, and its commitment to upholding the values of 
justice, equality, and remembrance;
(3) affirms the importance of the Jewish War Veterans' 
ongoing work in ensuring that the sacrifices of veterans and 
the lessons of history are never forgotten, and that all 
Americans benefit from their contributions to society; and
(4) encourages the Jewish War Veterans to continue its 
vital mission and looks forward to its continued success in the 
years to come.
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