Following a rise in pro-Palestinian protests on campuses and reports of antisemitism, Senate Republicans are pressuring university leaders to take action. This Senate hearing is notable as it marks the GOP's concerted effort to address antisemitism since the October 2023 attacks. Previous investigations by House Republicans blamed universities for inadequate support of Jewish students. With a Republican majority, the HELP Committee is positioning itself to push for legislative changes concerning campus conduct and antisemitism, highlighting a shift in the political climate surrounding higher education policies.
Although the House Republicans have spent more than a year investigating campus antisemitism, the hearing...was the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee's first strike at the issue since it became a top priority after Oct. 7, 2023.
Ultimately, they concluded that university leaders made 'shocking concessions' to protesters; intentionally declined to support Jewish students, faculty and staff; and failed to impose meaningful discipline, among other findings.
Up until this year, Republicans had limited options to enact legislation that they say would address campus antisemitism.
Senate Republicans are saying university leaders need to crack down on campus conduct or be placed 'on notice.'
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