[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 177 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5218]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 437--CONDEMNING ANTISEMITISM AT INSTITUTIONS OF 
   HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND ENCOURAGING COLLEGE AND 
 UNIVERSITY LEADERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND FACULTY TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST 
                              ANTISEMITISM

  Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Lankford, and Mr. Van 
Hollen) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 437

       Whereas, in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Israel 
     by Hamas on October 7, 2023, there has been a rise in 
     incidents of antisemitism, including hate speech and 
     intimidation, on college campuses and universities in the 
     United States, creating an atmosphere of fear for Jewish 
     students and faculty;
       Whereas the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance 
     has developed a widely accepted working definition of 
     antisemitism which can serve as a helpful tool for education 
     administrators and faculty to identify antisemitism;
       Whereas acts of hate, discrimination, and violence based on 
     religion or ethnicity have no place at institutions that 
     exist to further education and understanding between diverse 
     student bodies; and
       Whereas freedom of speech and expression are foundational 
     principles of institutions of higher education in the United 
     States, but when these principles are used to promote 
     violence, hatred, or discrimination on the basis of religious 
     beliefs, national origin, or ancestry, higher education 
     leaders have the right and an obligation to respond: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism 
     occurring at colleges and universities in the United States;
       (2) encourages higher education leaders, including 
     presidents, deans, and administrators, to publicly condemn 
     speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people 
     based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and
       (3) encourages institutions of higher education to engage 
     with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish 
     students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and 
     personal aspirations without fear.

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