The House is set to vote on the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which would mandate the Education Department adopt the IHRA's definition of antisemitism. There is disagreement among lawmakers on the bill's effectiveness and intentions.
Key Points
Antisemitism Awareness Act to be voted on by the House
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler
Disagreements among lawmakers on the bill's implications and effectiveness
Pros
Potential for creating a unified approach to combatting antisemitism
Cons
Disagreement among lawmakers on the bill's effectiveness and intentions