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Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

5/24/2024, 1:35 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6090

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. 

Current Status of Bill HR 6090

Bill HR 6090 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2023. Bill HR 6090 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 26, 2023.  Bill HR 6090's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of May 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6090

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
61
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
46
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6090

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- First Amendment rights
- Higher education
- Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6090

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.

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