[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 156 (Friday, August 15, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 39427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-15608]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Notice of Intent To Establish an Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Justice (``DOJ'').

ACTION: Notice of intent to establish an advisory committee.

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SUMMARY: The DOJ announces its intent to establish the Anti-Semitism 
Advisory Committee (``ASAC''). The Attorney General has determined that 
establishing the ASAC is necessary and in the public interest.

DATES: The ASAC will operate for two years after the filing date of its 
charter, which will meet the 15-day publication requirement of the 
Federal Register and may be renewed in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Margaret Bush, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of the Associate Attorney General, (202) 297-3196 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces the establishment of 
the ASAC as a Federal Advisory Committee in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). The 
ASAC will provide advice and recommendations to the Attorney General 
and the Department of Justice on efforts to combat anti-Semitism across 
the United States and promote coordinated, timely, and effective 
responses to anti-Semitism.
    The ASAC's work will support the United States' policy ``to combat 
anti-Semitism vigorously, using all available and appropriate legal 
tools,'' consistent with Executive Orders 13899 and 14188, and further 
the DOJ's mission to uphold the rule of law, ensure public safety, and 
protect civil rights.
    The ASAC will advise on matters including:
     Protection of Jewish students, faculty, and staff in 
educational institutions;
     Security of Jewish houses of worship and community 
centers;
     Prevention of anti-Semitic violence and harassment;
     Support for victims and affected communities;
     Rapid and coordinated responses following anti-Semitic 
incidents;
     Coordination among federal, state, and local law 
enforcement;
     Public awareness initiatives; and
     Interagency efforts to address anti-Semitism across 
various sectors.
    The Attorney General shall serve as the ex-officio Chair of the 
ASAC and shall appoint a Vice Chair or Vice Chairs. The Committee shall 
be composed of up to fifteen (15) members appointed by the Attorney 
General and shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General. 
Members appointed to the ASAC shall serve two-year terms. If the term 
of the ASAC is extended by the Attorney General beyond two years, 
members may be eligible for reappointment for another two-year term. 
Members may continue to serve after the expiration of their terms until 
the appointment of a successor. The ASAC will meet approximately once a 
quarter, or as needed and approved by the DFO. In coordination with the 
DFO, the Department may establish subcommittees, task forces, or 
working groups, as needed, to support the ASAC's work. All 
subcommittees report to the ASAC, not the Attorney General, in 
accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.35(b. The DOJ shall provide all necessary 
services for the ASAC, including financial and administrative support. 
The ASAC will be supported by the Office of the Associate Attorney 
General (``OASG'').
    Members will serve without compensation, but travel expenses may be 
allowed, subject to approval of the Designated Federal Officer 
(``DFO''), including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance 
with the Federal Travel Regulations and Department policy. The 
estimated annual costs of operating the ASAC are expected to be 
$70,000.
    Additionally, it is estimated that the equivalent of one (1) full-
time government employee will be used to support the ASAC. In 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(e) and 41 CFR 102-3.120, the Attorney 
General will appoint a full-time federal employee to serve as the DFO, 
who will ensure compliance with all applicable laws and maintain a 
public-facing website for the ASAC.
    The Federal Register notice will be published at least 15 days 
prior to the charter's filing with Congress. This notice is provided in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

    Dated: August 13, 2025.
Mary Margaret Bush,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2025-15608 Filed 8-14-25; 8:45 am]
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