320 House members vote to pass law equating criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism
The U.S. House has approved the bipartisan Anti Semitism Awareness Act in a 320-91 vote.
The legislation directs the Department of Education to adopt a controversial definition of antisemitism, sparking concern among progressive Democrats and far-right Republicans.
Critics argue the bill wrongly conflates criticism of Israeli policies with hatred toward Jews, thereby stifling free speech.
Jewish Rep. Sara Jacobs opposed the measure, asserting that anti-Zionism is not inherently antisemitic.
Hadar Susskind of Americans for Peace Now accused the law’s supporters of prioritizing political agendas over genuine efforts to combat antisemitism.
The bill now moves to the Senate, with its fate uncertain amid calls for a more nuanced approach to addressing antisemitism.
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