HR198 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Levite Jewish Community Center, condemning bomb threats, and supporting Jewish community

Summary

A House resolution condemning bomb threats against the Levite Jewish Community Center and showing support for the Jewish community in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It condemns the bomb threats and other hate acts targeting the Levite Jewish Community Center and related sites as cowardly attacks. It states the Legislature stands with the Jewish community and others affected by these threats, noting that evacuations impacted about 285 children. It also emphasizes that Alabama should be safe for all people, and it acknowledges ongoing federal civil rights investigations related to threats against Jewish centers.

Who It Affects

• Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham and its affiliated facilities (Cohen Early Learning Center and N.E. Miles Jewish Day School), which faced evacuations and disruptions from the threats (affecting about 285 children).
• The Jewish community in Alabama and others affected by these threats, with the resolution expressing support.

Key Provisions

• Condemns bomb threats and hate acts against the Levite Jewish Community Center and the Jewish community as cowardly attacks on residents and freedoms.
• Declares that the Legislature stands with the Jewish community and others affected by the threats.
• Affirms that Alabama should be safe for all families and individuals regardless of religion or race.
• Notes ongoing investigations by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division into possible civil rights violations related to threats against Jewish centers.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative