SRES 437
118th Congress
Senate
Education
Hate crimes
Higher education
Religion
A resolution condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism.
Introduced: October 26, 2023
Introduced by:
Blackburn, Marsha
Republican
· Tennessee
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Became law
Oct 26, 2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Oct 26, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)
Plain-English summary
This resolution strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States.
The resolution also
- encourages higher education leaders (e.g., presidents, deans, and administrators) to publicly condemn speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and
- encourages institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and personal aspirations without fear.
What's happening now
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)