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Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act

12/10/2025, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 332

Bill 119 s 332, also known as the Holocaust Education Study Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require a study on the Holocaust education efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools in the United States. The bill seeks to evaluate the current state of Holocaust education in schools and determine how effective these efforts are in teaching students about the atrocities of the Holocaust.

The study mandated by the bill would assess the availability and quality of Holocaust education programs in schools, as well as the training and resources provided to educators to teach this important subject. The goal of the study is to identify areas where improvements can be made to ensure that students receive a comprehensive and accurate education about the Holocaust.

In addition to requiring the study, the bill also includes provisions for the dissemination of the study's findings to Congress and the public. This transparency is intended to raise awareness about the importance of Holocaust education and encourage further action to improve and expand these efforts in schools across the country. Overall, Bill 119 s 332 is a bipartisan effort to promote Holocaust education and ensure that future generations are educated about the horrors of the Holocaust. By conducting a thorough study of current education efforts and making recommendations for improvement, this bill aims to honor the memory of the millions of victims of the Holocaust and prevent such atrocities from happening again.

Congressional Summary of S 332

Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons 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 S 332

Bill S 332 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2025. Bill S 332 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Bill S 332's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of December 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 332

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 332

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Elementary and secondary education
- Government studies and investigations
- Historical and cultural resources
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Religion
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
- World history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 332

A bill to require a study on Holocaust education efforts of States, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
A bill 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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