The House will take up a vote on an antisemitism bill next week following the rise of anti-Israel and anti-Jewish rhetoric on university and college campuses.
The Rules Committee plans to meet on Monday to take up several bills, including the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023. It was introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (R‑NY), who joined several House Republicans at Columbia University to condemn pro-Palestinian protesters and call on the institution’s president, Minouche Shafik, to step down.
“It is time for President Shafik to resign in disgrace,” Lawler said on Wednesday. “She has lost control of this campus. She has lost control of this institution. And after listening to her comments inside, it is clear that she has no intention of getting this university under control and ensuring the safety and well-being of every student.”
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