Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), the co-chairs of the Senate antisemitism task force, highlighted concerns about the latest FBI hate crimes statistics showing a record-high level of antisemitic hate crimes in 2024, and called for further action.

The FBI reported earlier this week that hate crimes against Jews accounted for 70% of all religiously motivated hate crimes in 2024 and hit their highest level since the FBI began collecting data in 1991, even as overall hate crimes rates across the country decreased. A total of 1,938 antisemitic hate crimes were reported to the FBI’s collection program last year.

“The FBI’s latest hate crimes report paints a troubling picture. Jewish Americans continue to be targeted simply because of their faith and heritage in schools, synagogues, and in their own neighborhoods,” Lankford said in a statement. “This disturbing trend demands urgent attention. I remain committed to confronting antisemitism and strengthening reporting to fully understand the scope of this threat. By working together, Congress, the Administration, and law enforcement can help ensure that every Jewish American can live without fear.”

Rosen said, “All Americans should be deeply troubled by the sharp increase in anti-Jewish hate crimes detailed in this report.” 

“As one of the co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Forces for Combating Antisemitism, I remain steadfast in our commitment to work across party lines to root out the scourge of antisemitism,” Rosen continued. “We’ll continue pushing to ensure the federal government keeps Jewish Americans safe from discrimination, violence, and hate.”