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Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
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.
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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
199Democrat Cosponsors
98Republican Cosponsors
101Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 558
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAlternate 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.
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.
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