High Country Times

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her support for H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, bipartisan, bicameral legislation authored by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY).

Foxx highlighted the urgent need for action, stating, "America’s colleges and universities are experiencing an explosion in antisemitism, including explicit support for terrorism. That these taxpayer-funded institutions have become forums for promoting terrorism is unacceptable."

She further emphasized the challenges faced by Jewish students on college campuses, saying, "Campus life has become a daily trial of intimidation and harassment for America’s Jewish students. Two months ago, nine brave Jewish students described for the Education Committee how their schools have become hostile environments that include death threats and physical attacks."

Foxx also pointed out specific incidents of violence and intimidation, noting, "At numerous schools, unlawful encampments now disrupt learning and endanger students. At Columbia, a campus Rabbi warned Jewish students to leave campus. A Jewish Yale student was stabbed in the eye."

Regarding the Antisemitism Awareness Act, Foxx explained, "The Antisemitism Awareness Act would provide a needed tool to help better determine antisemitic intent which in turn would help ensure the safety of Jewish students."

In conclusion, Foxx commended Representative Lawler for his efforts in crafting the bill, stating, "I commend Representative Lawler for this bipartisan, bicameral bill and urge its passage."