WASHINGTON—House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) voted today in favor of two House Resolutions—H. Res. 481 and H. Res. 488—to denounce antisemitic attacks, reaffirm her commitment to confronting antisemitism across the United States, and express appreciation to law enforcement, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), for keeping Americans safe.
H. Res. 481, sponsored by Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-N.J.), expresses that Congress fully condemns the rise in antisemitic attacks across the United States, including the June 1, 2025, terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, the May 21, 2025, attack against two Israeli embassy staffers, and the April 13, 2025, attempted assassination of Pennsylvania’s Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, and his family.
H. Res. 488, sponsored by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), also denounces the antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred in Boulder, Colorado. The attacker shouted “Free Palestine,” an antisemitic slogan that calls for the destruction of the state of Israel and the Jewish people. The resolution also expresses appreciation for the law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, for keeping Americans safe.
Chairwoman McClain released the following statement:
“American Jews have a target on their back. They should not have to be scared to go to school, a synagogue, or simply be Jewish. It doesn’t have to be this way. But so long as Democrats collectively refuse to denounce, condemn, or even agree that this is problematic, the Jewish community will continue to have to live in fear. Things have got to change, and House Republicans are committed to being part of the solution,” Chairwoman McClain said. “House Republicans stand with law enforcement officers, and, unfortunately, House Democrats voted against thanking ICE, too.”
