Sen. Rick Scott takes to Senate floor to call for passage; condemn antisemitic attacks in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Jacky Rosen announced the passage of their bipartisan resolution recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month and spoke on the Senate floor condemning horrific antisemitic attack in Washington, D.C. this week. This resolution celebrates the many contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States and calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and combat any and all acts of antisemitism. 

Yesterday, Senator Scott spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the attack and call for unanimous passage of their resolution. See his speech and more on the resolution’s passage below.

Senator Rick Scott said, “I am proud to once again recognize Jewish American Heritage Month with the unanimous passage of our bipartisan resolution honoring the profound contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation’s history, culture, and success. As we continue to see a disturbing rise in antisemitism following Hamas terrorists’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, and in the wake of the tragic killing of two staff members from the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, this resolution reaffirms America’s strong and united commitment to stand with Jewish Americans and against hatred in all forms. In Florida, we are blessed to have incredible Jewish communities that enrich every part of our state. I am as committed as ever to working with leaders at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure these communities are safe, supported, and empowered to live freely and pursue the American Dream.”

Senator Jacky Rosen said, “Like so many other Jews in America and around the world, I woke up this morning heartbroken by the news of yet another unspeakable act of antisemitic violence that occurred late last night. This shooting was antisemitism — plain and simple. We cannot be silent. There is a desperate need to confront dangerous and growing antisemitism in our country and around the world, and to show that bigoted efforts to intimidate us will not work. That’s why I’m proud to have passed my bipartisan resolution with Senator Rick Scott to recognize and celebrate Jewish Americans and their accomplishments, and to encourage greater understanding. Together, we’ll continue working to build a more inclusive and welcoming America, where Jewish Americans can freely and proudly express their faith and identity."

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