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HEAL Act

2/1/2024, 8:30 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 603

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act or the HEAL Act

This bill directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education efforts in states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and public elementary and secondary schools. Among other elements, the study must (1) determine whether states and LEAs require Holocaust education as part of the curriculum taught in public elementary and secondary schools, (2) identify the standards and requirements relating to Holocaust education, and (3) identify the types of instructional material used to teach students about the Holocaust.

Current Status of Bill HR 603

Bill HR 603 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2023. Bill HR 603 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2023.  Bill HR 603's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of January 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 603

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
166
Democrat Cosponsors
117
Republican Cosponsors
49
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 603

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 603

HEAL Act
HEAL Act
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
To require a study on Holocaust education efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

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