Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 558 Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/6/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 558

Bill 119 s 558, also known as the "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2021," aims to address the issue of antisemitism in educational settings by incorporating the definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) into federal antidiscrimination laws. The IHRA definition of antisemitism includes various forms of discrimination and prejudice against Jewish individuals and communities.

The bill seeks to ensure that educational programs and activities in the United States are free from antisemitism and that appropriate measures are taken to combat and prevent discrimination against Jewish students. By incorporating the IHRA definition of antisemitism into federal antidiscrimination laws, the bill aims to provide a clear and comprehensive framework for addressing antisemitism in educational settings.

In addition to addressing antisemitism in education, the bill also includes provisions for enforcing federal antidiscrimination laws and promoting awareness and understanding of antisemitism. Overall, the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2021 aims to combat discrimination and prejudice against Jewish individuals and communities in the United States through the implementation of the IHRA definition of antisemitism in educational programs and activities.

Congressional Summary of S 558

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 558

Bill S 558 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 558 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025. Bill S 558's most recent activity was Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held. as of April 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 558

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

199

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

101

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 558

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 558

A bill to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Rembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.