HRES 839: 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.
Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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This resolution strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States. The resolution also encourages higher education leaders (e.g., 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 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.
Editorial Explainer
This resolution condemns antisemitism at U.S. colleges and universities and calls on university leaders to publicly oppose speech that incites or celebrates violence based on religion, national origin, or ancestry. It also encourages institutions to work with Jewish student groups and protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff from harassment.
Why it matters
The resolution addresses antisemitic harassment on campuses but does not adopt or reference the IHRA definition of antisemitism, meaning it does not expand speech regulation beyond incitement or celebration of violence. It signals chamber support for protecting Jewish students and faculty, which typically correlates with pro-Israel sentiment in Congress but remains narrowly focused on hate speech rather than Israel criticism specifically.