To establish the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States.
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Summary
This bill creates a bipartisan Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States within the legislative branch. The 8-member commission would be appointed equally by Republican and Democratic congressional leaders. The commission is tasked with investigating the facts and causes of antisemitism, examining evidence from federal, state, and local governments, and reporting findings and recommendations to the President and Congress within one year. The commission has broad investigative powers including the ability to hold hearings, administer oaths, and issue subpoenas enforceable by federal courts. The bill defines antisemitism to include hatred toward Jews expressed through rhetoric or physical acts directed at Jewish and non-Jewish individuals, Jewish institutions, and Israel as a Jewish state. The commission terminates 120 days after submitting its report.
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Establishes a bipartisan commission in the legislative branch to investigate the facts and causes of antisemitism in the United States and report findings and recommendations to the President and Congress.
Who Benefits
- Jewish Americans and Jewish communities
- Jewish community institutions and religious facilities
- Federal and state policymakers (improved information for anti-hate legislation)
Who Bears Costs
- Federal budget (commission operating costs)
- Federal agencies (required to provide information and detail staff)
Key Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Hate Crimes
Primary Purpose
Establishes a bipartisan commission in the legislative branch to investigate the facts and causes of antisemitism in the United States and report findings and recommendations to the President and Congress.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Create a time-limited (approximately 1 year plus 120-day wind-down) bipartisan 8-member commission with subpoena power to investigate antisemitism, report findings, and recommend legislative or administrative action. Structured for bipartisan balance with equal appointments from both parties."
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, and Ms. Salazar) …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Jewish Americans and Jewish communities
President and Congress, The Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "chairperson"
- → Chairperson of the Commission
- "the_commission"
- → Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States
- "vice_chairperson"
- → Vice Chairperson of the Commission
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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