This bill condemns antisemitism on college campuses and calls on university administrators to ensure Jewish students, faculty, and guests can freely exercise their rights without discrimination or intimidation. It aims to protect the ability of Jewish people to practice their religion and culture 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 condemns antisemitism on college campuses and calls on university administrators to ensure Jewish students, faculty, and guests can freely exercise their rights without discrimination or intimidation. It aims to protect the ability of Jewish people to practice their religion and culture 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
Condemns all forms of antisemitism on college campuses
Ensures Jewish students, faculty, and guests can exercise free speech rights without intimidation
Guarantees that no speaker is prevented from campus due to their Jewish heritage
Ensures Jewish students have the same opportunities as all other students
Supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious and cultural beliefs in higher education
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would directly impact Jewish students, faculty, and guests at colleges and universities across the United States. It would require campus administrators to take concrete steps to address antisemitism and protect the rights and safety of Jewish members of the campus community. This could lead to policy changes, increased security measures, and a more inclusive campus environment for Jewish individuals.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Education
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
833, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning antisemitism on college campuses.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-833
