Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act

The Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act would create an eight-member, bipartisan Commission within the legislative branch to examine the current state of antisemitism in the U.S. The Commission’s core duties are to investigate the facts and causes of antisemitism today, review relevant evidence from federal, state, and local governments (without hindering ongoing investigations), and report findings and policy recommendations to the President and Congress within one year. The bill also provides the Commission with authority to hold hearings, obtain government data, issue subpoenas, hire experts, and travel as needed, and it sets a termination date 120 days after the Commission submits its report. Members are appointed by bipartisan leadership from both chambers, with no more than four members from the same party, and appointments are to occur within 10 days of enactment. The bill grounds the Commission’s work in findings that antisemitic incidents have risen in the U.S. since October 2023, including increasing incidents on campuses and in communities, and cites data from the Anti-Defamation League as part of its rationale. Although the Commission’s conclusions and recommendations would not be binding, they are intended to inform potential future legislation or administrative actions.