Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 1007
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-02-05Topic: civil rightsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceAntisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA's) working definition of antisemitism when reviewing or investigating complaints of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. According to the IHRA's working definition, antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.
Sponsors
- Michael Lawler Republican sponsor
- 89 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-02-05 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-02-05 | Introduced in House | introduce |