IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 978 
Encouraging all schools in the United States to teach students digital literacy 
and history related to the Holocaust, World War II, and antisemitism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 25, 2024 
Mr. KHANNA (for himself and Mr. FITZPATRICK) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force 
RESOLUTION 
Encouraging all schools in the United States to teach stu-
dents digital literacy and history related to the Holo-
caust, World War II, and antisemitism. 
Whereas Congress affirms the pivotal role of education in cul-
tivating an informed public discourse and advancing civic 
participation; 
Whereas Congress recognizes the importance of digital lit-
eracy in today’s age, understanding the necessity for stu-
dents to navigate and discern the accuracy of information 
in a digital age characterized by pervasive misinforma-
tion; 
Whereas an understanding of pivotal historical events, includ-
ing World War II, the Holocaust, and the longstanding 
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antisemitism that made it possible, is critical to pre-
paring our youth as global citizens; 
Whereas quality education about these historical events in all 
schools is indispensable to promoting acceptance, pre-
venting future atrocities, and fostering a more equitable 
and peaceful world; and 
Whereas antisemitism has a long and deadly history, dating 
back thousands of years, and in the aftermath of the Oc-
tober 7 Hamas terrorist attack against Israel, Federal 
Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray has 
identified an alarming rise in antisemitism: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) encourages adoption of learning standards 
to all educational institutions, including elementary 
and secondary schools and institutions of higher 
education for history education and digital literacy 
to ensure a nuanced and accurate understanding of 
pivotal historical events, including the Holocaust and 
World War II; 
(2) 
urges 
all 
educational 
institutions 
to 
prioritize and integrate developmentally appropriate 
learning to address antisemitism, including— 
(A) 
exploring 
Jewish 
identity 
and 
peoplehood; 
(B) a comprehensive history of the Holo-
caust based on primary source material, with a 
specific emphasis on how antisemitism existed 
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before, during, and after the Holocaust, until 
today; and 
(C) development of skills for participation 
in a pluralistic democracy; and 
(3) supports allocating Federal funding for edu-
cational institutions to provide professional develop-
ment opportunities for educators to carry out the 
education described in paragraphs (1) and (2) and 
promote digital literacy and critical thinking. 
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