Bills · HR 768
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 768Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersHistorical and cultural resources
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses how future generations learn about a critical historical event and its implications for today's world. In an era where concerns about rising antisemitism, bigotry, and historical misinformation are prevalent, understanding the current state of Holocaust education is vital.
If this bill becomes law, it will provide a much-needed factual basis for understanding what is currently being taught, what resources are used, and what challenges educators face. This information can then inform future policy decisions, educational initiatives, and resource allocation to ensure that students receive comprehensive and effective education on the Holocaust and its lessons for preventing hate. If it doesn't become law, there will remain a gap in national understanding about the effectiveness and scope of current Holocaust education efforts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to conduct a study on Holocaust education efforts across all states, local educational agencies, and public elementary and secondary schools.
This provides a comprehensive national overview of how the Holocaust is currently taught in public schools.
PROVISION 02
The study must examine various aspects of Holocaust education, including curriculum requirements, instructional materials, teacher training opportunities, and challenges faced by educators.
This detailed examination helps identify specific strengths and weaknesses in current educational practices.
PROVISION 03
The study will determine how schools assess students' knowledge of the Holocaust and their ability to identify and analyze antisemitism, bigotry, hate, and genocide in historical and contemporary contexts.
This connects historical learning to current issues of prejudice and helps evaluate the effectiveness of education in fostering critical thinking about hate.
PROVISION 04
The Director must submit a report to Congress detailing the results of the study.
This ensures that lawmakers receive official findings to inform potential future actions regarding Holocaust education.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 108
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
93
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 35%
DEM 89 REP 19 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 28
Introduced in House
JAN 28
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 768
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last actionJan 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025
House BillHR 768Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersHistorical and cultural resources
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
108
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