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Tag: Countering Antisemitism Act

0 Politics Antisemitism

Where are Senate Democrats on antisemitism?

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 15 Aug

The Senate Democrats have been criticized for not taking decisive action on antisemitism in the US, particularly in contrast to the House's efforts.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Possible VP Pick Mark Kelly has Jewish connections besides Gabby Giffords, his Jewish wife

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 22 Jul

Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, although not Jewish himself, has deep connections to Jews and Israel through his marriage to former Rep. Gabby Giffords.

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Major antisemitism bills appear stalled in Congress with summer, election fast approaching

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 20 Jun

As Congress faces the summer recess and the upcoming election, there are concerns within the Jewish community about the stalled progress of two major antisemitism bills, the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) and the Countering Antisemitism Act (CAA), in Congress.

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60 Jewish groups, from left to right, back bill creating national coordinator to fight antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May

Over 60 Jewish organizations from across the political spectrum have united to support the Countering Antisemitism Act, which aims to establish a national coordinator to combat rising antisemitism in the U.S.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The GOP antisemitism bill harms more than it helps

Alan Solow in Forward · 3 May

Alan Solow criticizes the recent passing of the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) by the House, arguing that it undermines President Biden's comprehensive National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism by rigidly codifying the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism.

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Why top Democrats oppose bipartisan bill targeting antisemitism in universities

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 May

The House passed the GOP-led Antisemitism Awareness Act with bipartisan support but faced opposition from top Democrats including Rep. Jerry Nadler over concerns that it could curb free speech on campuses.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A bill to create a national coordinator to fight antisemitism is drawing rare bipartisan support in Congress

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 15 Apr

A bipartisan bill is gaining support in Congress to establish a national coordinator to combat antisemitism in the United States, aligning with President Biden's strategy announced last year to address antisemitism.