S. 558: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] |
| Policy area | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-30 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-13):
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA's) working definition of antisemitism when reviewing or investigating complaints of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. According to the IHRA's working definition, antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 558 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 558?
S. 558 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 558 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).