House of Representatives

‘March Madness’ in the House of Chaos

Before leaving on yet another recess, the House was thrown into one more crisis when conspiracy theorist and Jewish space laser discoverer Marjorie Taylor Greene tossed one of her trademark bombs.

Bipartisan bill introduced to make reporting campus antisemitism, and discrimination easier

“All students deserve to learn and live on college campuses without fear of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation,” Manning said in the release.

South Carolina congresswoman calls for uniform antisemitism reporting for colleges

The Department of Education should terminate federal assistance to any college or university that fails to comply with the proposed reporting requirements, it went on. 

US Congress deal bars US funds to UNRWA until March 2025, sources say

The US Senate passed legislation last month cutting off funding for the agency, part of a $95 billion bill providing aid to Israel that has stalled in the House of Representativies.

By REUTERS
20/03/2024

Jewish Federations praise US House for passing TikTok bill, citing antisemitism on app

JFNA said it urges the Senate to pass the bill and send it to President Biden, who indicated he will sign it. 

13/03/2024

Georgia politician accused of antisemitism for remark about Jewish writer

Georgia State Representative Esther Panitch, urged Rep. Mike Collins to delete the comment.

Netanyahu shows 'utter disregard' for Palestinian lives - Six House Democrats

"He has shamefully been unwilling to allow humanitarian services in at the scale needed.”

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
02/03/2024

White House accuses House Speaker of aiding Iran in latest Ukraine aid push

Iran is "actively enabling Russia's war in Ukraine and its attacks against Ukrainian cities," deputy press secretary and senior communications adviser Andrew Bates said.

By REUTERS
23/02/2024

US Rep. Tlaib accuses IDF of sexual violence against Palestinian children

Rep. Rashida Tlaib references sexual violence committed against Palestinians by the IDF, while failing to condemn Hamas's atrocities and sexual violence perpetrated against Israelis on October 7.

Alejandro Mayorkas

In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

The impeachment of Mayorkas, who is Jewish, passed Tuesday on party lines by a vote of 214-213, with three Republicans breaking ranks.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
14/02/2024
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