Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025

The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 would direct the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to apply the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism when reviewing and investigating complaints of discrimination in schools and educational programs that receive federal funding. The IHRA defines antisemitism as a certain perception of Jews that may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.

If enacted, this bill could affect how federal civil rights investigators evaluate allegations of antisemitic discrimination on college campuses and in schools. By establishing a statutory definition, the bill would provide clearer guidance to investigators handling such complaints. The bill is currently in the House and has been referred to committee for consideration, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.