Senate leaders from both parties are currently working to secure an agreement among their members to advance the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which recently passed the House. The bill aims to require the Department of Education to utilize the definition of antisemitism proposed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance when enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws.
Proponents of the legislation argue that it will play a crucial role in addressing antisemitism within college campuses. However, critics express concerns that the bill may go too far and potentially impede freedom of speech.
Despite receiving significant bipartisan support with a vote of 320-91 in favor, the fact that members from both parties voted against it suggests that obtaining unanimous consent in the Senate could prove challenging.
