On May 1, 2024, the United States House passed a bill that aims to crack down on alleged antisemitism on university campuses. This bill was passed at a time when pro-Palestinian protests have raged across the nation.
The bill in question is the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which was introduced by New York Congressman Mike Lawler and was passed by a 320-91 vote. Only 21 Republicans — Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie being the most prominent opponent of the measure — and 70 Democrats stood against the measure.
The bill would mandate the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when implementing anti-discrimination laws.
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The organization defines antisemitism as “a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred
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