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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a standardized definition of antisemitism for use in federal antidiscrimination enforcement, specifically in educational settings, by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. The bill recognizes the rising prevalence of antisemitism in U.S. schools and universities and aims to provide a comprehensive tool for identifying and addressing discriminatory practices. Under this legislation, the Department of Education would be required to consider the IHRA definition, which includes contemporary examples of antisemitism, when investigating potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, particularly when discrimination is based on Jewish ancestry or ethnic characteristics. The bill explicitly states that it does not expand the Secretary of Education's authority, alter existing standards for determining harassment, or infringe upon constitutional protections like First Amendment rights. It builds upon previous efforts, including a 2019 executive order and the 2023 White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, with the goal of increasing awareness, improving safety for Jewish communities, and countering discriminatory practices. The legislation emphasizes that while Title VI does not cover religious discrimination directly, it does protect individuals facing discrimination based on shared ancestral or ethnic characteristics.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (80)
Mike Lawler (R)*,
Mark Alford (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Tom Barrett (R),
Michael Baumgartner (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Shontel Brown (D),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Mike Carey (R),
Kathy Castor (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Angie Craig (D),
Jeff Crank (R),
Don Davis (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Laura Gillen (D),
Craig Goldman (R),
Maggie Goodlander (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Steny Hoyer (D),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Brian Jack (R),
John James (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Kevin Kiley (R),
Young Kim (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Greg Landsman (D),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Celeste Maloy (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
John McGuire (R),
Grace Meng (D),
Mark Messmer (R),
Max Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
John Rutherford (R),
Pat Ryan (D),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Brad Schneider (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Jefferson Shreve (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
David Valadao (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1007/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1007/BILLS-119hr1007ih.pdf |
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