Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025

3/28/2025, 11:43 AM

Summary of Bill S 826

Bill 119 s 826, also known as the "Anti-Discrimination in Federal Programs and Higher Education Act," aims to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prevent discrimination based on religion in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. This bill also seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that institutions of higher education rigorously enforce prohibitions against discrimination based on antisemitism.

The bill is designed to protect individuals from being discriminated against on the basis of their religion in federally funded programs and activities. It also aims to address the issue of antisemitism on college campuses by requiring institutions of higher education to take strong measures to prevent and address discrimination against Jewish students.

Overall, Bill 119 s 826 seeks to promote equality and prevent discrimination in federally funded programs and higher education institutions. It is an important step towards ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of their religion or beliefs.

Current Status of Bill S 826

Bill S 826 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill S 826 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2025.  Bill S 826's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 826

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 826

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 826

A bill to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the ground of religion, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for rigorous enforcement of prohibitions against discrimination by institutions of higher education on the basis of antisemitism, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the ground of religion, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for rigorous enforcement of prohibitions against discrimination by institutions of higher education on the basis of antisemitism, and for other purposes.
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