U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-District 22) recently announced her appointment by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, which governs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
“I’m deeply honored to join the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and help carry forward its mission to preserve the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust,” Frankel said. “At a time when antisemitism is surging at alarming levels, it is our duty to keep the Holocaust’s lessons alive and stand united against bigotry, violence and ignorance in all its forms.”
Frankel, who serves as ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, is one of five members of the House of Representatives appointed to the council. The council also includes five members of the Senate, 55 presidential appointees, and three ex-officio members representing the Departments of State, Education and the Interior.
Each year, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum welcomes nearly two million visitors, including students, educators and global dignitaries. As a world-renowned institution, the museum preserves one of the largest archives of Holocaust documentation, supports cutting-edge research, and educates millions through in-person and online programs. It also leads efforts to prevent modern-day atrocities through its Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide and works globally to combat antisemitism and uphold human rights. Established by Congress in 1980, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council serves as the governing board of the museum, a living memorial dedicated to honoring Holocaust victims and educating future generations to stand up against hatred and defend human rights.
