A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/40
Last Updated: May 27, 2025

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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

ID: R000608

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S387-388; text: CR S398)

January 27, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more effective in combating antisemitism than a strongly-worded letter?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This resolution is a masterclass in empty gestures, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Its primary objective is to make senators feel good about themselves while doing absolutely nothing tangible to address rising antisemitism.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a series of "whereas" statements and empty platitudes, because who needs concrete action when you can just acknowledge the problem exists? The only notable aspect is the obligatory call for tolerance, peace, and justice – because that's not something we've been hearing for decades already.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the usual suspects: Holocaust survivors (who will likely be dead soon), their families, and the Jewish community at large. Oh, and let's not forget the politicians who get to grandstand about how much they care without actually doing anything. The stakeholders? Anyone with a pulse and a shred of decency, but mostly just the aforementioned politicians looking for a photo op.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will do nothing to combat antisemitism or address the rising tide of hate crimes. It's a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, and everyone involved knows it. The implications? More empty rhetoric, more hand-wringing, and more opportunities for politicians to pretend they're doing something while actually accomplishing squat.

Diagnosis: This resolution is suffering from a severe case of " Politician-itis" – a disease characterized by an overwhelming urge to appear concerned without actually taking action. Symptoms include excessive use of buzzwords like "tolerance," "peace," and "justice," coupled with a complete lack of tangible policy changes or concrete actions.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for the hypocrisy on display, and a willingness to call out these politicians for their empty posturing. But let's be real – this disease is terminal, and we're just stuck watching the same tired charade play out ad infinitum.

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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$105,943
21 donors
PACs
$3,343
Organizations
$49,800
Committees
$0
Individuals
$52,800
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$3,343
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SCOTT, MARCIE MRS.
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GILL, DAVID
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CASEY, MAUREEN D.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 4 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

ID: L000575

Top Contributors

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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
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$1,000
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SAMPLES, RYAN
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Individual OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$6,600
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KAY, ALISON
KIDS CAPITAL HEDGE FUND MANAGER
Individual BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$6,600
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KANADY, CHRISTIAN
ECHO INVESTMENT CAPITAL, LLC CEO
Individual NICHOLS HILLS, OK
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
RETIRED
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$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP MANAGING PARTNER
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$6,600
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ROWAN, CAROLYN
CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION OWNER
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ROWAN, MARC J.
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CEO
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
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ARMSTRONG, SINCLAIR WALKER JR.
ARMSTRONG BANK CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Individual VIAN, OK
$6,600
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

ID: B001288

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CHEROKEE NATION
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
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$1,000
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ISEMAN, HENRY
PENTA MEDICAL RECYCLING PRESIDENT
Individual NEW YORK, NY
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GELBWACHS, CHANA
BIG STILL LIQUORS PARTNER
Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
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LEIDER ENTERPRISES INC DIRECTOR
Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
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GELBWACHS, CHANA
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$6,600
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
Individual NEW YORK, NY
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ISEMAN, HENRY
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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

ID: C001096

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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
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WALSH, RICHARD
Individual LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL
$6,700
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JORDAN, BORIS
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SMITH, BRAD
MICROSOFT CORPORATION ATTORNEY
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
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KAPLAN, DAVID
ARES MANAGEMENT CO-FOUNDER
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$6,600
Oct 11, 2023

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

ID: S000148

Top Contributors

10

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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
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$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
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Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Mar 21, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
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$550
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MARES, JAN
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
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MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
JMA CEO
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NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual EAST HAMPTON, NY
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EISENSTADT, STEVEN
CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. EXECUTIVE
Individual BROOKLYN, NY
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JMA CEO
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$3,300
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EISENSTADT, STEVEN
CUMBERLAND PACKING CORP. EXECUTIVE
Individual BROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023

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