Rep. Frankel Joins Legislation to Protect Jewish Community, Counter Antisemitism

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined 29 of her colleagues in the House of Representatives in introducing the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community. “As antisemitism continues to rise and threats against our community become more frequent, Congress and the Executive Branch must do more to protect Jewish communities, students, and institutions from violence and discrimination,” said. Rep. Frankel. “No one should have to fear for their safety while practicing their faith or gathering to celebrate Jewish life. The Jewish American Security Act is an important bipartisan bill that will enhance and strengthen federal protections for the Jewish community and counter antisemitism. I’m proud to join my colleagues in this effort.” The bill would: Authorize the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) at $1 billion and improve the program by allowing the use of grant funding to hire security personnel, improve the application process, and ensure clearer access to grant opportunities; Mandate the Department of Justice award grants to state and local law enforcement to increase security around religious sites; Require civil rights training and public awareness campaigns in schools, create an Antisemitism Coordinator at the Department of Education, and require increased transparency from social media platforms on how they are handling antisemitic content on their sites. For full text of the bill, click here .