Should Congress define antisemitism under anti discrimination laws for their enforcement?

Civil Rights
Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R. 6090)
This bill has Passed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

H.R. 6090 seeks to define antisemitism under Anti Discrimination laws to ensure their enforcement in any setting that receives federal funding. The bill would use a definition of antisemitism issued by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. It would expand understanding of antisemitism on campus, increase protection for jewish communities, and disallow normalization of antisemitism in schools. Sponsor: Rep. Michael Lawler (Republican, New York, District 17)
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•      At the time of research and publication, no official opposing statements have been identified. This does not mean that nobody opposes the bill, nor does it mean that opposing statements will not be made in the future.   

Proponents say

•      "There are fewer survivors to share stories and young people today feel the Holocaust happened in the distant past – what that means is that we need to bring people together based on human and civil rights and values and from there explain that learning from the Holocaust is the foundation on which our societies were built – this approach allows people to learn and share. Communication and how we talk to one another is everything" Source: International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.


•      "The amount of antisemitism we consistently see on college campuses is disturbing and unacceptable, [...] Colleges and universities have long been breeding grounds of antisemitism and the recent Hamas attack has taken it to the next level. Now, more than ever, it's critical that we crack down on antisemitic hate within our own country." Source: Rep. Mike Lawler (Republican, New York, District 17)

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