Bill · H.R. 1033· House(119-HR-1033)
COLUMBIA Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``COLUMBIA Act of 2025'', requires the Secretary of Education to create a program for antisemitism monitors. These independent, third-party monitors would be appointed to institutions of higher education that receive funds under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and have a high incidence of antisemitic activity. The Secretary will develop a monitorship agreement that sets the terms and conditions for the role. Under this agreement, the institution of higher education must pay for the reasonable expenses of the monitor. Monitors are tasked with evaluating progress and providing reports to various entities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires quarterly reports regarding antisemitism progress to be posted publicly on institution and Department of Education websites.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill grants the Secretary of Education the authority to establish a monitoring program and appoint third-party monitors to oversee institutions.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill aims to create a safer campus environment by providing oversight to reduce antisemitic activity.
The opposite
Does this put more money into public schools?-2
The bill imposes a new financial obligation on higher education institutions to cover the reasonable expenses of the monitors.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Progress Tracking: Monitors are required to provide quarterly reports that evaluate an institution's progress in combating antisemitism. These reports must be made publicly available on the institution's website and the Department of Education's website (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Policy Improvement and Prevention: Monitors must provide an annual report that includes recommendations for actions, policies, and sanctions to prevent and reduce antisemitism at the institution (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Burden on Institutions: The bill requires the institution of higher education to provide for the reasonable expenses of the antisemitism monitor (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-2
- 2/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York