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Kiran Tom Sajan

House Passes Bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Bill Amid Concerns Over Campus Protests

A file photo of demonstratorsin Washington in support of Israel and to denounce antisemitism (Credit: AFP)

The House of Representatives passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over nationwide student protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The bipartisan bill, championed by Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, garnered widespread support, passing with a decisive vote of 320-91. The measure, co-sponsored by 15 Democrats, aims to address the trend of antisemitic incidents by raising awareness and promoting educational initiatives within academic institutions.

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