Bill > HR3691

This bill establishes the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States, a legislative body aimed at investigating the rising trend of antisemitism following the Hamas invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023. The Commission will be composed of 8 members (2 appointed by each of the four Congressional leadership positions) with balanced political representation, and will investigate the facts and causes of contemporary antisemitism. The Commission's duties include examining evidence of antisemitic attacks from federal, state, and local governments without interfering with ongoing law enforcement investigations, and ultimately reporting findings and recommendations to the President and Congress. Members will serve for the commission's lifetime, receive compensation at a predetermined rate, and are required to meet monthly, with the first meeting occurring within 15 days of all appointments being made. The commission has broad investigative powers, including the ability to hold hearings, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and request information from federal agencies. The commission will produce a comprehensive report within one year of enactment and will terminate 120 days after submitting the report. The bill also provides a specific definition of antisemitism that encompasses both rhetorical and physical manifestations of hatred directed at Jewish individuals, property, community institutions, and religious facilities.

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