Jewish American Security Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9211
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:06:04Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation aims to strengthen federal efforts against antisemitism and enhance protections for Jewish Americans through education, community security measures, and online content oversight.
Key Provisions
- Findings and Policy Statement: Documents the rise in antisemitic incidents, including hate crimes and attacks on Jewish institutions, and establishes a U.S. policy to raise awareness, provide resources, and coordinate government and societal responses.
- Protecting Jewish Students (Section 4): Requires the Department of Education to offer annual training to schools on Title VI obligations, run public awareness campaigns, designate an antisemitism coordinator, and create a clearinghouse for best practices. Educational institutions must appoint Title VI coordinators, adopt nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures, and maintain records. It also updates campus crime reporting under the Clery Act to better track bias motivations.
- Securing Jewish Communities (Section 5): Expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program by increasing authorized funding to $1 billion annually, improving application processes, allowing more use of funds for security personnel, and requiring better coordination with states. It authorizes grants for local law enforcement to protect houses of worship and mandates annual joint threat assessments on antisemitic extremism by the FBI, DHS, and National Counterterrorism Center.
- Documenting Online Antisemitism (Section 6): Requires large online platforms to submit biannual transparency reports on efforts to address antisemitic content, including moderation practices and account suspensions. The Federal Trade Commission enforces these requirements, and the Department of Commerce must issue annual reports on links between online content and offline violence.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amends the Homeland Security Act to raise Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding and add new administrative requirements for faster processing and transparency.
- Modifies the Higher Education Act’s Clery Act provisions to require more detailed bias crime data disaggregation and sharing with antisemitism coordinators.
- Introduces new mandates for educational recipients under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, including grievance procedures and recordkeeping not previously required in this form.
- Creates ongoing federal reporting and coordination obligations for threat assessments and online platform oversight.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Increases workload for the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, FEMA (grant administration), FBI and DHS (threat assessments), and FTC (enforcement of platform rules).
- Citizens and Communities: Aims to improve safety and reduce discrimination for Jewish students and community institutions through enhanced security funding and reporting mechanisms.
- International Relations: Includes assessments of foreign actor involvement in online antisemitism, which could inform diplomatic efforts but remains focused on domestic threats.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Jewish American students, families, and community organizations.
- K-12 schools and colleges receiving federal funding.
- Large online platforms and social media companies.
- Federal agencies including Education, Homeland Security, Justice, and Commerce.
- State and local law enforcement agencies.
- Nonprofit organizations eligible for security grants.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill reinforces Title VI enforcement against discrimination based on shared ancestry, consistent with prior executive orders, while adding specific procedural requirements for schools. Platform transparency rules are framed as consumer protection measures under FTC authority, potentially raising questions about regulatory scope over content moderation. It expands federal grant programs and data collection without creating new private rights of action.
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Sponsor
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Cosponsors (39)
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Jewish American Security Act — issued 2026-06-09 — PDF (43 pages)