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Jewish leaders throw support behind bipartisan House antisemitism bill

Grace Gilson in JTA · 10 Jun

Jewish leaders have shown strong support for new bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Dan Goldman and Mike Lawler aimed at enhancing the security of Jewish institutions in the U.S.

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The Antisemitism Awareness Act Is Back

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment · 21 Apr 2025

The Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) has been reintroduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, aiming to define antisemitism to aid the Department of Education in investigating discrimination against Jewish students.

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Chuck Schumer reelected head of Senate Democrats — but this time as minority leader

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Dec 2024

Following a challenging election season for the Democratic Party, Senator Chuck Schumer has been unanimously reelected to lead the Senate Democrats, now as the minority leader as the party moves to a 47-53 split against the Republicans.

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Schumer under mounting pressure to advance major antisemitism bill

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 28 Jun 2024

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing pressure from Jewish leaders and colleagues to advance the Antisemitism Awareness Act, aimed at addressing the recent rise in antisemitism on college campuses.

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Trump To Sign Order Recognizing Jews As A Nationality, Protected Class

Forward · 11 Dec 2019

In December 2019, President Donald Trump planned to sign an executive order that would recognize Jewish university students as a protected class under federal discrimination law, effectively treating Judaism as a nationality.