H.R. 6090
Critics say the definition could treat some political speech about Israel as discrimination on campuses.
Medium confidence
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Requires the Education Department to use the IHRA definition of antisemitism in discrimination investigations.
Medium confidence
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Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, passed house version.
On Passage, May 1, 2024 · Passed