“As violence against Jewish communities rises, we must stand united in condemning hate and protecting the safety of every American.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined co-chairs James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Jacky Rosen’s (D-Nev.) Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.
“Antisemitism has no place in our country or anywhere in the world. As violence against Jewish communities rises, we must stand united in condemning hate and protecting the safety of every American. Ohio is home to around 177,000 Jewish Ohioans, and I’m proud to join this bipartisan task force to support the Jewish community, strengthen education efforts and work with my colleagues across the aisle to combat antisemitism wherever it appears,” said Husted.
The task force includes 52 senators from both parties and is focused on coordinating with the administration, law enforcement and community stakeholders to combat antisemitism through education, prevention and public awareness.
Its legislative priorities include promoting antisemitism awareness, strengthening Holocaust education and ensuring Jewish communities have the support and protection they need.
The announcement comes amid growing concern over rising antisemitic violence worldwide, including reports that 2025 saw thedeadliest year for Jewish people globally in three decades. Ohio is specifically seeing a rise in antisemitic incidents, with 230happening in 2024.