Condemning antisemitism on college campuses.

House Resolution

H.Res. 825

119th Congress

Condemning antisemitism on college campuses.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Hakeem S. Jeffries

Representative

Democratic

NY-8

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill calls on college administrators to condemn antisemitism on campus, ensure Jewish students and guests can exercise their free speech rights without intimidation, and protect the safety and security of Jewish students. It supports the right of Americans to freely practice their religious and cultural beliefs while pursuing higher education.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill calls on college administrators to condemn antisemitism on campus, ensure Jewish students and guests can exercise their free speech rights without intimidation, and protect the safety and security of Jewish students. It supports the right of Americans to freely practice their religious and cultural beliefs while pursuing higher education.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution calls on campus administrators to do the following:</p> <ul> <li>condemn all forms of antisemitism on college campuses; </li> <li>ensure Jewish faculty, students, and guests can exercise the same free speech rights as are guaranteed to all other faculty, students, and guests without intimidation; </li> <li>ensure that no speaker is prevented from speaking on campus because of their Jewish heritage; </li> <li>ensure Jewish students have the same opportunities as all other students on campus; and </li> <li>ensure the security and safety of their Jewish students.</li> </ul> <p>The resolution also supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious and cultural beliefs while pursuing higher education.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires colleges to condemn all forms of antisemitism on campus
Ensures Jewish students and guests have the same free speech rights as others without intimidation
Ensures Jewish students have the same opportunities as all other students on campus
Requires colleges to ensure the security and safety of their Jewish students

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect Jewish students, faculty, and guests on college campuses by protecting their rights and ensuring their safety and equal treatment. If passed, colleges would be required to take specific actions to address antisemitism and discrimination against Jewish members of their communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

825, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning antisemitism on college campuses.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-825