What does Preamble of Jewish American Security Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.'

What does FINDINGS. of Jewish American Security Act do?

This section outlines findings regarding a rise in antisemitism in the United States. It details various forms of antisemitism, including conspiracy theories, blaming Jewish individuals for government policies, and Holocaust denial. The text cites statistics indicating a significant increase in antisemitic incidents, including hate crimes and reports from organizations like the American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League. Recent events, such as attacks on synagogues and community gatherings, are presented as evidence of escalating antisemitic violence. The section notes that antisemitism impacts not only Jewish Americans but also undermines democracy and threatens the safety of all Americans. Executive Orders 13899, 14188, and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism are mentioned as governmental efforts to address the issue.

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 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 antisemitism. The Department of Education's regional offices are required to offer annual 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 at recipient institutions regarding Title VI rights and responsibilities. The Secretary must issue annual written reminders to recipients summarizing their responsibilities under Title VI, including examples of discrimination and harassment. The Secretary of Education will designate an 'antisemitism coordinator' to advise on and oversee the Department's efforts to counter antisemitism. Recipients must designate a Title VI coordinator, provide training, 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 the grievance procedure to various stakeholders. The Department of Education will establish a Title VI Clearinghouse to collect and publish best practices related to safety, security, and dialogue at institutions of higher education and K-12 schools.

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 (NSGP) funds allocated from 5% to 10% for both subsection (c)(1)(D) and subsection (c)(2). The section modifies the funding authorization for the NSGP, extending it for each fiscal year for which appropriations are authorized under subsection (j). It 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 NSGP, including streamlining the application process and providing technical assistance. States are required to review and process reimbursement requests from eligible nonprofit organizations within 90 days, unless additional documentation is required. The Administrator must post notices of funding opportunity within 90 days of congressional appropriations and ensure States notify eligible organizations. 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 annual reports to Congress on personnel and resource allocation for the NSGP. The Attorney General is directed to collaborate with state and local law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures for at-risk religious institutions and address hate crimes targeting individuals based on religion. The FBI, DHS, and National Counterterrorism Center must produce joint annual threat assessments of both domestic and transnational antisemitic violent extremism, including online activity and foreign actor involvement.

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 related to antisemitic content. Reports must be submitted every 180 days, starting one year after enactment. The reports must detail 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 engagement metrics. 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. An 'online platform' is defined as an entity subject to the FTC's jurisdiction with at least 50 million unique monthly users in the U.S. and meeting specific content interaction criteria.

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Jewish American Security Act

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Department of Education to provide annual training and guidance to institutions receiving federal funds on Title VI responsibilities related to antisemitism, including designating an antisemitism coordinator and establishing a Title VI Clearinghouse.
The bill increases funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) by allocating a larger percentage of funds to enhance security measures for at-risk Jewish institutions and streamlines the application process.
It mandates online platforms with a significant U.S. user base to submit regular transparency reports detailing their content moderation practices for antisemitic content, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
The bill directs federal agencies, including the FBI and DHS, to produce annual threat assessments of antisemitic violent extremism, both domestic and transnational, including online activity.
The legislation encourages collaboration between the Attorney General and state/local law enforcement to enhance security for religious institutions and address hate crimes targeting individuals based on religion.

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