Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when reviewing discrimination complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. It specifically applies to cases involving discrimination based on Jewish ancestry or ethnic characteristics in schools and programs receiving federal funding. The bill clarifies that this guidance does not expand the Department’s authority, alter existing discrimination standards, or affect First Amendment rights. It aims to ensure consistent enforcement against antisemitism in federally funded education settings, building on existing Department practices since 2019.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S973-974)
upper
Feb 13, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 47 co-sponsors
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Tim Scott
RRepublican
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Ashley Moody
RRepublican
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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