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Gottheimer, Stefanik Launch Antisemitism Caucus at Vanderbilt

9/10/2026

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Elise Stefanik launched the Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus at Vanderbilt University on September 8, 2026.
Anti-Defamation League said antisemitic incidents rose 300% in 2023 after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Gottheimer authored the Antisemitism Awareness Act, passed House 320–91, directing the Education Department to use the IHRA definition.
The caucus will press schools to enforce harassment policies and highlight campuses that are getting it right.

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Elise Stefanik launched the Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus at Vanderbilt University on September 8, 2026.
Anti-Defamation League said antisemitic incidents rose 300% in 2023 after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Gottheimer authored the Antisemitism Awareness Act, passed House 320–91, directing the Education Department to use the IHRA definition.
The caucus will press schools to enforce harassment policies and highlight campuses that are getting it right.