H.R. 1007 Introduced Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025

To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] Introduced February 5, 2025 Cosponsors 89 (62 R, 26 D, 1 I) Latest action February 5, 2025

Summary

Antisemitism 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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Feb 5, 2025 Introduced in House

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