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Proposal:Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

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.

Bill Title

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2023-10-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2023-10-26: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.