Condemning the surge in antisemitic violence in the United States and reaffirming support for the safety and civil rights of Jewish Americans.

H. Res. 498 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the surge of antisemitic violence in the United States following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. It emphasizes the safety and civil rights of Jewish Americans, distinguishes between peaceful political protest (protected by the First Amendment) and violence or support for terrorist organizations, and calls for investigations and prosecutions of those involved in antisemitic incidents. The resolution also urges academic and civic institutions to reject antisemitism and to foster safe environments for Jewish students and faculty, and it reaffirms core American values of religious liberty, equal protection, and civil peace. While it signals strong legislative support and moral stance, it does not create new law or funding. The bill cites specific incidents in 2025 (an arson attempt at the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence, a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C., a Boulder, Colorado firebombing at a Jewish vigil, and ongoing concerns about antisemitism on campuses) and references past hearings and links some campus groups to broader debates about funding and support for organizations associated with antisemitism or extremist activity. It is introduced in the House by Ms. Van Duyne and referred to the Judiciary and Education and Workforce committees, indicating a focus on civil rights, safety, and policy guidance rather than immediate policy changes.