Bill · H.R. 9211· House(119-HR-9211)
Jewish American Security Act
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 7/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Goldman
- Cosponsors
- - 49 - 50
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to ramp up federal efforts to fight antisemitism and protect the Jewish community across the United States. It sets up an antisemitism coordinator within the Department of Education and requires schools receiving federal funds to follow specific civil rights guidelines and grievance procedures. The legislation also boosts funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to help secure community spaces and religious institutions. Furthermore, it mandates joint annual threat assessments from federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies regarding domestic and transnational violent extremism. Finally, the bill requires large online platforms to publish regular transparency reports detailing their content moderation practices regarding antisemitic material.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+8
Imposes strict transparency reporting and FTC penalties on large online platforms.
Would students be better off under this?+7
Mandates coordinators and grievance procedures to protect students from discrimination.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+7
Provides significant funding and policing to protect houses of worship from hate crimes.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
Significantly increases funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
Imposes new reporting burdens and legal penalties on large online platform owners.
Would billionaires be better off under this?-4
Increases regulatory risk for owners of major tech platforms.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protecting Jewish Students: Section 4 requires schools receiving federal funds to designate a specific Title VI coordinator, adopt clear nondiscrimination policies, and set up grievance procedures to report and investigate discrimination. This helps ensure a safer learning environment for Jewish students by giving them clear avenues to report harassment and requiring schools to take corrective action.
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Securing Community Spaces: Section 5 increases the authorization of appropriations for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to one billion dollars for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031. This provides significantly more resources to help nonprofit organizations and religious institutions enhance their physical security against threats and violence.
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Online Transparency: Section 6 requires major online platforms with at least 50 million monthly users to submit and publish regular transparency reports on their content moderation practices. This makes companies more accountable for how they handle, remove, or limit antisemitic content on their digital networks.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Regulatory and Compliance Burdens: Section 4 imposes numerous administrative and reporting duties on schools and educational institutions, such as annual training requirements, maintaining records for seven years, and publicizing new procedures. Smaller schools or districts might struggle with the sheer volume of paperwork and operational adjustments required to stay compliant.
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Reporting Costs for Tech Companies: Section 6 forces online platforms to compile and publish highly detailed data metrics regarding content moderation, automated systems, and account suspensions. This creates a heavy compliance burden and potential operational costs for managing these extensive reporting frameworks.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+7Good For Children+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Billionaires-4Good For Business Owners-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5Increases Domestic Surveillance+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Reduces Government Spending-5Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2Reduces National Debt-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+7Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Freedom Of Speech-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+8Improves Data Privacy-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- 10/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/8/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/1/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 8/31/2026
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 8/27/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 8/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/10/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/3/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/30/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/20/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 7/2/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 29 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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