East Hudson Valley News

Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York's 17th district, has been vocal about his efforts to combat antisemitism on college campuses. Through a series of tweets, he announced the reintroduction of the Antisemitism Awareness Act in Congress, emphasizing bipartisan support and collaboration with Jewish organizations.

On February 5, 2025, Congressman Lawler stated that "Jewish students are under attack on campus—and it has to end. My bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act will ensure that colleges and universities crack down on antisemitism on their campuses." This tweet highlights his commitment to addressing antisemitic incidents in educational institutions.

The following day, February 6, 2025, he expressed pride in reintroducing the legislation by tweeting: "I'm proud to be reintroducing the Antisemitism Awareness Act in the 119th Congress. I was joined by several members of Congress and Jewish organizations who are committed to stopping the spread of antisemitism on college campuses." This underscores his collaborative approach with fellow lawmakers and community groups.

Later that day, Lawler detailed his legislative efforts alongside other representatives. He tweeted: "Yesterday, I joined Reps. Gottheimer, Miller, and Moskowitz to reintroduce the Antisemitism Awareness Act. With over 50 co-sponsors and strong support from Jewish organizations, we WILL get this done." This message conveys optimism about the bill's progress due to significant backing from both political peers and advocacy groups.