This bill directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education in American schools, including which states require it, what standards are used, and what instructional materials are employed.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education in American schools, including which states require it, what standards are used, and what instructional materials are employed.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education efforts in states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and public elementary and secondary schools. Among other elements, the study must (1) determine whether states and LEAs require Holocaust education as part of the curriculum taught in public elementary and secondary schools, (2) identify the standards and requirements relating to Holocaust education, and (3) identify the types of instructional material used to teach students about the Holocaust.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Studies Holocaust education in American schools
Museum must survey state requirements
Identifies curriculum standards used
Reviews instructional materials
Reports to Congress on findings
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Policymakers would learn how extensively Holocaust education is taught across the country. With rising antisemitism and survivors aging, understanding current education efforts can help ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Education
Related Subjects
Congressional oversight
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Historical and cultural resources
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
768, 119th Congress (2025). "Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-768
