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Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6090| House 
| Updated: 5/2/2024
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (61)
David Schweikert (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4127
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2024
Rules 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.
Apr 30, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1173 passed House.
May 1, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2790-2797)
May 1, 2024
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.
May 1, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6090.
May 1, 2024
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6090.
May 1, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 1, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6090 are postponed.
May 1, 2024
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on H.R. 6090.
May 1, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814)
May 1, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
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May 1, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 2024
Received in the Senate.
  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4127
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2024
    Rules 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.


  • April 30, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1173 passed House.


  • May 1, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2790-2797)


  • May 1, 2024
    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.


  • May 1, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6090.


  • May 1, 2024
    DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6090.


  • May 1, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 1, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6090 are postponed.


  • May 1, 2024
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on H.R. 6090.


  • May 1, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814)


  • May 1, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
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  • May 1, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 2, 2024
    Received in the Senate.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 118-3141: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
  • HRES 118-1173: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
  • S 118-4127: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024
First Amendment rightsHigher educationReligion

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6090| House 
| Updated: 5/2/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4127
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2024
Rules 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.
Apr 30, 2024
Rule H. Res. 1173 passed House.
May 1, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2790-2797)
May 1, 2024
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.
May 1, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6090.
May 1, 2024
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6090.
May 1, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 1, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6090 are postponed.
May 1, 2024
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on H.R. 6090.
May 1, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814)
May 1, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
View Vote
May 1, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 2024
Received in the Senate.
  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4127
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2024
    Rules 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.


  • April 30, 2024
    Rule H. Res. 1173 passed House.


  • May 1, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2790-2797)


  • May 1, 2024
    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.


  • May 1, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6090.


  • May 1, 2024
    DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6090.


  • May 1, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 1, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6090 are postponed.


  • May 1, 2024
    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on H.R. 6090.


  • May 1, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814)


  • May 1, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
    View Vote


  • May 1, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 2, 2024
    Received in the Senate.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (61)
David Schweikert (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 118-3141: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
  • HRES 118-1173: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
  • S 118-4127: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
First Amendment rightsHigher educationReligion