House passes bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, Bill heads to Senate

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The bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), was approved on a 320-91 vote, with opposition from 21 Republicans and 70 Democrats.

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Passed on Wednesday in the House, the bill seeks to address antisemitism on America’s college campuses as the anti-Israel protests have disrupted educational institutions in multiple states and put the safety of Jews in danger.

If approved in the Senate and signed into law, it will require the U.S. Department of Education to enforce antidiscrimination laws using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.

“Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities,” the explanation reads.

The Foreign Desk explains that among instances of antisemitism provided by the IHRA are denying Israel’s right to exist, applying double standards to Israel, comparing Israel to the former Nazi regime, and holding Jews collectively responsible for the actions of Israel’s government.

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