That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the horrific, anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life synagogue building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, in which 11 innocent people were killed and six were injured; (2) condemns rising anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world; (3) honors the memory of Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Ra­bin­o­witz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger, who were killed in the attack; (4) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery by and pledges continued support for those injured in the attack; (5) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light Jewish congregations, as well as the families, friends, loved ones, and communities affected by the tragedy; (6) applauds the dedication and bravery of law enforcement for their efforts to respond to the attack, as well as the service of first responders and medical professionals throughout the Pittsburgh community; (7) stands with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, the United States, and across the world; (8) reaffirms the commitment of the United States and its allies to defeat anti-Semitism in all its forms throughout the world; and (9) supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious beliefs and rejects all forms of terror and hate.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.