Lawmakers Debate Half a Dozen Bills Aimed at Keeping Jewish Students Safe | EWTN News Nightly

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On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have taken a stand against antisemitic actions and protests. Nearly half a dozen bills passed by the Republican led House aim to keep Jewish students safe. Some of the measures considered by Congress are to simply show support for Israel, while others provide millions of dollars in military aid. One bill known as the Antisemitism Awareness Act, aims to force the Department of Education to review and investigate complaints of discrimination against Jewish students. The bill authored by Congressman Michael Lawler passed the House this Spring by a wide margin. A vote hasn't been scheduled in the Senate but they are expected to bring up the bill when members return in November. Republicans say protecting Jewish students shouldn't be an issue. Lawmakers are also eyeing colleges and universities that receive federal dollars through government grants, who have not been held accountable for allowing antisemitic activity. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf