What does Preamble of Jewish American Security Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.' The bill aims to strengthen federal efforts to counter antisemitism. The bill seeks to protect the Jewish community.

What does FINDINGS. of Jewish American Security Act do?

This section identifies antisemitism as a serious and growing danger in the United States and globally. It highlights unique characteristics of antisemitism, including the use of conspiracy theories and portraying Jewish people as overly powerful. The text notes that antisemitism can manifest as holding Jewish individuals responsible for Israeli government policies or attacking them based on their connection to Israel. Holocaust denial and distortion are identified as reinforcing the need for accurate Holocaust education. Recent data indicates a significant increase in antisemitic incidents, including hate crimes and reported incidents by organizations like the ADL. The rise in antisemitism is linked to events such as the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks. The section details several violent incidents motivated by antisemitism that occurred between 2025 and 2026. Antisemitism is noted to be increasing in educational settings, though often underreported. The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights faces a backlog of discrimination complaints. Executive Orders 13899, 14188, and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism are mentioned as government efforts to address antisemitism. The text concludes that antisemitism undermines democracy and threatens the safety and rights of all Americans.

What does STATEMENT OF POLICY. of Jewish American Security Act do?

This section establishes the policy of the United States to raise awareness and educate the public about the history of Jewish Americans, the Holocaust, and antisemitism. The policy also aims to provide resources to oppose antisemitism. The United States intends to implement collaborative efforts to combat antisemitism involving the Federal Government, the private sector, civil society, faith leaders, law enforcement, and community leaders.

What does PROTECTING JEWISH STUDENTS. of Jewish American Security Act do?

This section establishes requirements related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically addressing concerns regarding antisemitism. The Department of Education's regional offices are required to offer trainings to recipients of Federal financial assistance regarding their responsibilities under Title VI. The Secretary of Education must conduct a public awareness campaign for students regarding Title VI rights and recipient responsibilities. The Secretary must issue written reminders to recipients outlining their responsibilities to address antisemitism and providing examples of discrimination. A new 'antisemitism coordinator' will be designated within the Department of Education to oversee efforts to counter antisemitism. The Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended to require disaggregation of campus crime data based on bias categories and motivations. Recipients must designate a Title VI coordinator, adopt a nondiscrimination policy, and implement a grievance procedure for reporting discrimination. Recipients are required to post policies and procedures for reporting discrimination on their websites and provide annual notice of these procedures to various stakeholders. The Department of Education will establish a Title VI Clearinghouse to collect and publish best practices related to safety, security, and facilitating dialogue.

What does SECURING JEWISH COMMUNITIES. of Jewish American Security Act do?

This section amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to increase the percentage of Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds allocated for certain purposes. It increases the percentage from 5% to 10% for subsection (c)(1)(D) and subsection (c)(2). The legislation redesignates subsection (i) as subsection (j) and inserts a new subsection (i) focused on personnel and resources. The Administrator of FEMA, in coordination with the Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, must ensure sufficient personnel and resources to support the Program. States are required to review and complete reimbursement requests within 90 days, unless additional documentation is required. The Administrator must post notices of funding opportunity within 90 days of Congress appropriating funds. Guidance will be issued to states regarding the use of grant funds for security personnel, prohibiting limits on contracted personnel unless to prevent misuse or fraud. The Administrator must submit an annual report to Congress on personnel and resource allocation for the Program. The Attorney General is directed to collaborate with state and local law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures for at-risk religious institutions. The Director of the FBI, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center must produce joint annual threat assessments of antisemitic domestic and transnational violent extremism.

What does DOCUMENTING ONLINE ANTISEMITISM. of Jewish American Security Act do?

This section mandates that online platforms submit and publish transparency reports regarding their content moderation practices and efforts to detect, remove, limit the visibility of, and prevent the amplification of antisemitic content. These reports must be submitted every 180 days, starting one year after the Act's enactment. The reports must include details on safety mechanisms, practices to combat extremist antisemitism, information sharing with law enforcement, and changes to content moderation policies following antisemitic violence. Platforms must also report the number of instances of antisemitic content, responsive actions taken, and the prevalence of specific policy violations. The reports must also include data on promoted antisemitic content, content that remains on the platform despite violating policies, and actions taken against accounts violating policies related to antisemitism. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce this section, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, must submit an annual report to Congress on trends linking online antisemitism to offline violence and provide recommendations for prevention.

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Jewish American Security Act

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Daniel Goldman (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill strengthens federal efforts to counter antisemitism and protect the Jewish community by establishing policies for public awareness and education.
It amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require educational institutions receiving federal funds to designate coordinators, adopt nondiscrimination policies, and implement reporting procedures for antisemitism.
The bill increases funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure sufficient personnel and resources for security enhancements at at-risk religious institutions.
Online platforms are mandated to submit regular transparency reports detailing their content moderation practices related to antisemitic content, with enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.
The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and National Counterterrorism Center must produce annual threat assessments of antisemitic violent extremism, both domestic and transnational.

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