Bills · 118th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

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HouseOn Passage · 5/1/24PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic133 Yea · 70 Nay · 9 Not voting
  • Republican187 Yea · 21 Nay · 9 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Michael Lawler ( Republican · NY-17)
Cosponsors
61
Introduced
10/26/23
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Status
10/26/23Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/26/23Introduced in House
4/29/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1173 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
4/30/24Rule H. Res. 1173 passed House.
5/1/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/1/24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
5/1/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
5/1/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814)
5/1/24Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on H.R. 6090.
5/1/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6090 are postponed.
5/1/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/1/24DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6090.
5/1/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6090.
5/1/24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
5/1/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2790-2797)
5/2/24Received in the Senate.