Recognizing November 30, 2025, as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 904

119th Congress

Recognizing November 30, 2025, as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

D - FL

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution recognizes November 30, 2025 as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day" to commemorate the 900,000 Jewish people who were exiled from Arab countries in the years following Israel's founding after living there for over 2,500 years.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes November 30, 2025 as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day" to commemorate the 900,000 Jewish people who were exiled from Arab countries in the years following Israel's founding after living there for over 2,500 years.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates 900,000 Jews expelled from Arab countries after 1948
Jewish communities lived in Middle East and North Africa for 2,500+ years
Many refugees became citizens of Israel; others came to the United States
Calls for educational efforts about forced displacement in US and abroad
Condemns antisemitism in all its forms
Supports safeguarding Jewish people against present and future threats

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts Jewish communities with roots in Arab countries, Israeli-American relations, historical education about Middle Eastern Jewish communities, and broader understanding of post-1948 population movements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

904, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing November 30, 2025, as "Yom Haplitim" or "Jewish Refugee Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-904