Civil/Human Rights

Civil/Human Rights Updates

Mar 26, 2025

Civil/Human Rights

Amidst Threats to Faith-Based Community Protection Grants, Moskowitz Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Admin Against Funding Cuts That Florida Houses of Worship Rely On

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) recently joined together to push the Trump Administration to safeguard FEMA’s Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP), a key source of security funding for houses of worship and faith-based nonprofits across Florida. Their letter to Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton—joined onto by 76 other members of the U.S. […]

Feb 6, 2025

Civil/Human Rights

Upon Reintroduction of Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, Moskowitz Rallies Colleagues to Pass the Bill, Protect Jewish Students

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) joined colleagues to reintroduce the Antisemitism Awareness Act and rally members of Congress on both sides of the Capitol to pass it into law. Moskowitz was joined at a U.S. House press conference on the reintroduction by fellow sponsors and cosponsors of the bill, including fellow bill leads Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congressman […]

Jan 14, 2025

Civil/Human Rights

Moskowitz Selected to Join Influential House Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz announced that he will join the powerful House Judiciary Committee for the 119th Congress, building on his record as a leading voice on some of the most consequential issues facing Florida and the nation. “It’s an honor to have the trust of my colleagues to be appointed to the House Judiciary […]

Sep 24, 2024

Civil/Human Rights

Moskowitz, House Democrats Support Michigan AG Nessel’s Efforts to Protect Students, Reject Unfair Accusations of Bias

Washington, DC – Today, 21 U.S. House of Representative Members released the following statement in response to criticism of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s handling of antisemitic campus crimes: “Dana Nessel has distinguished herself as a just, discerning, and effective Attorney General. Michigan voters selected her to keep all communities safe, empowering her to faithfully […]

Apr 12, 2024

Civil/Human Rights

Moskowitz Statement on ADL’s Report on Antisemitism on College Campuses

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) released the following statement on the Anti-Defamation League’s first Campus Antisemitism Report Card assessing antisemitic incidents, Jewish life on campus and university policies and administrative actions related to combatting antisemitism and protecting Jewish students. “The number one obligation of colleges and universities is to keep students safe. Yet, the comments […]

Apr 20, 2023

Civil/Human Rights

Moskowitz Urges VA to Accommodate Burial Practice for Jewish Veterans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Florida) sent a letter to Secretary Denis McDonough urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to allow burials that are consistent with Jewish values, customs, and laws. As of now, there are significant hurdles for Jewish families to get accommodations at VA cemeteries. Under […]