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COLUMBIA Act of 2025
3/6/2025, 4:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1033
Bill 119 hr 1033, also known as the Antisemitism Monitors at Institutions of Higher Education Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of antisemitism on college campuses. The bill would require the Secretary of Education to establish a program that would provide for the placement of monitors at institutions of higher education to track and report incidents of antisemitism.
The monitors would be responsible for identifying and documenting instances of antisemitism, including acts of harassment, discrimination, and violence against Jewish students and faculty. They would also be tasked with working with campus administrators to develop strategies for addressing and preventing antisemitic behavior.
The goal of the program is to create a safer and more inclusive environment for Jewish individuals on college campuses, and to ensure that incidents of antisemitism are properly addressed and reported. The bill does not specify how the program would be funded or how many monitors would be placed at each institution. Overall, the Antisemitism Monitors at Institutions of Higher Education Act seeks to combat antisemitism in higher education settings and promote a culture of tolerance and respect for all individuals.
The monitors would be responsible for identifying and documenting instances of antisemitism, including acts of harassment, discrimination, and violence against Jewish students and faculty. They would also be tasked with working with campus administrators to develop strategies for addressing and preventing antisemitic behavior.
The goal of the program is to create a safer and more inclusive environment for Jewish individuals on college campuses, and to ensure that incidents of antisemitism are properly addressed and reported. The bill does not specify how the program would be funded or how many monitors would be placed at each institution. Overall, the Antisemitism Monitors at Institutions of Higher Education Act seeks to combat antisemitism in higher education settings and promote a culture of tolerance and respect for all individuals.
Congressional Summary of HR 1033
College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability Act of 2025 or the COLUMBIA Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish a program to appoint third-party anti-Semitism monitors at certain institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, ED must establish this program to appoint a monitor at an IHE that (1) has a high incidence of anti-Semitic activity (based on data received from ED's Office for Civil Rights), and (2) receives federal funds for higher education.
ED must develop an anti-Semitism monitorship agreement that (1) designates the terms and conditions of the monitorship, and (2) requires the IHE to provide for the monitor's reasonable expenses.
The bill requires the monitor to
- operate under the monitorship agreement developed by ED and entered into with the IHE;
- provide publicly available quarterly reports that evaluate the IHE's progress in combating anti-Semitism on campus; and
- provide annual reports to Congress, ED, state and local governments (as needed), and the IHE that include recommendations for actions, policies, and sanctions to prevent and reduce anti-Semitism at the IHE.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1033
Bill HR 1033 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1033 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1033's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1033
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1033
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1033
To require the Secretary of Education to establish a program to provide for antisemitism monitors at institutions of higher education.
To require the Secretary of Education to establish a program to provide for antisemitism monitors at institutions of higher education.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1033
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