Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025

The Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025 would create new federal mechanisms to address antisemitic incidents in the United States. The bill would establish an Office of the National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism within the Department of Justice to coordinate federal efforts across agencies. It would also create a Hate Crime Reporting Center within the FBI to track hate crimes and require colleges and universities to designate Title VI coordinators to investigate discrimination complaints. The legislation would increase funding for the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and restore regional offices that were previously closed.

The bill emphasizes protecting constitutional rights and academic freedom, explicitly stating that criticism of Israeli government policies is not inherently antisemitic and that antisemitism prevention efforts should not suppress protected speech or target political dissent. The legislation responds to documented increases in antisemitic incidents, which the bill notes reached historic levels in 2024, and seeks to develop evidence-based approaches to combating antisemitism developed with input from diverse Jewish communities. The bill is currently under consideration in multiple House committees and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.