I 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 6578 
To establish the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 4, 2023 
Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS (for herself, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. SALAZAR, 
Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. MILLER of Ohio, Mr. MOSKOWITZ, Mr. GOODEN 
of Texas, Mr. D’ESPOSITO, Mr. CISCOMANI, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. 
BALDERSON, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. 
AMODEI, 
Mr. 
VAN
DREW, 
Mr. 
MANN, 
Mr. 
SCHNEIDER, 
Mr. 
FITZPATRICK, Mr. ROSE, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. KEAN of New Jersey, Mr. 
GUEST, Mr. YAKYM, Mr. VALADAO, and Mr. LAWLER) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To establish the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism 
in the United States. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Commission to Study 
Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
(1) Since Hamas deadly invasion of the nation 
of Israel on October 7, 2023, there has been a dis-
turbing rise of antisemitism in the United States. 
(2) On October 31, 2023, a student at Cornell 
University was arrested and charged for threatening 
to kill and injure members of the Jewish community. 
(3) In October 2023, Federal Bureau of Inves-
tigation Director Christopher Wray stated that anti-
semitism in the United States had reached ‘‘historic 
levels’’. 
(4) The Anti-Defamation League reported a 
nearly 300 percent spike in antisemitic activity in 
the United States since Hamas attack on Israel. 
(5) In November 2023, a 69-year-old Jewish 
man was killed in Los Angeles after being struck in 
the head by a protester at an anti-Israel protest. 
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. 
There is established in the legislative branch a com-
mission to be known as the ‘‘Commission to Study Acts 
of Antisemitism in the United States’’ (in this Act referred 
to as the ‘‘Commission’’). 
SEC. 4. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. 
Without making any predetermined or political find-
ings, the Commission shall— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
(1) investigate the facts, different sources, and 
manifestations of antisemitism in the present day; 
(2) examine and evaluate evidence developed by 
relevant Federal, State, and local governments, as 
well as leading non-governmental organizations with 
significant experience gathering data and trends on 
antisemitic incidents in the United States, regarding 
the facts and circumstances of antisemitic attacks 
within the United States, except that such examina-
tion and evaluation shall not interfere with ongoing 
law enforcement activities and investigations; 
(3) evaluate the different types of actions taken 
by Federal, State, and local governments and gov-
ernmental agencies in recent years to combat anti-
semitism; and 
(4) report to the President and Congress re-
garding its findings, conclusions, and recommenda-
tions for legislation or administrative actions as the 
Commission considers appropriate. 
SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. 
(a) MEMBERS.— 
(1) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Com-
mission shall be composed of 9 members appointed 
as follows: 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
(A) 2 members appointed by the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives. 
(B) 2 members appointed by the minority 
leader of the House of Representatives. 
(C) 2 members appointed by the majority 
leader of the Senate. 
(D) 2 members appointed by the minority 
leader of the Senate. 
(E) 1 member appointed by the President 
of the United States. 
(2) CHAIRPERSON; VICE
CHAIRPERSON.—The 
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commis-
sion shall be designated jointly by the Speaker of the 
House of Representatives and the minority leader of 
the House of Representatives at the time of the ap-
pointment. 
(3) POLITICAL AFFILIATION.—Not more than 4 
members appointed under paragraph (1) may be of 
the same political party. 
(4) TIMING FOR APPOINTMENT.—All members 
of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 
10 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
(5) QUALIFICATIONS.—Members of the Com-
mission shall have demonstrated expertise and expe-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
rience cataloguing, addressing, and combating anti-
semitism. 
(b) TERMS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each member shall be ap-
pointed for the life of the Commission. 
(2) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission 
shall be filled in the manner in which the original 
appointment was made. 
(c) BASIC PAY.— 
(1) COMPENSATION.—Except as provided in 
paragraph (2), members shall each be paid at a rate 
not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate 
of basic pay for level III of the Executive Schedule 
for each day (including travel time) during which 
they are engaged in the actual performance of duties 
vested in the Commission. 
(2) PROHIBITION OF COMPENSATION OF FED-
ERAL
EMPLOYEES.—Members of the Commission 
who are full-time officers or employees of the United 
States or Members of Congress may not receive ad-
ditional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of 
their service on the Commission. 
(3) TRAVEL
EXPENSES.—Each member shall 
receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United 
States Code. 
(d) QUORUM.—6 members of the Commission shall 
constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hear-
ings. 
(e) MEETINGS.—As soon as practicable after all 
members are appointed, but not earlier than 15 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall 
meet and begin the initial operation of the Commission. 
The Commission shall meet monthly thereafter. 
SEC. 6. EXPERTS; STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES. 
(a) EXPERTS.—The Commission may procure tem-
porary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of 
title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals 
not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of 
basic pay for GS–15 of the General Schedule. The services 
of an expert or consultant may be procured without com-
pensation if the expert or consultant agrees to such an 
arrangement, in writing, in advance. 
(b) STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Upon request 
of the Commission, the head of any Federal department 
or agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the 
personnel of that department or agency to the Commission 
to assist it in carrying out its duties under this Act. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
SEC. 7. POWERS OF COMMISSION. 
(a) HEARINGS
AND SESSIONS.—The Commission 
may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hear-
ings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and 
receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. 
The Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to 
witnesses appearing before it. 
(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any mem-
ber or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the 
Commission, take any action which the Commission is au-
thorized to take by this section. 
(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission 
may secure directly from any department or agency of the 
United States information necessary to enable it to carry 
out this Act. Upon joint request of the Chairperson and 
Vice Chairperson of the Commission, the head of that de-
partment or agency shall furnish that information to the 
Commission. 
(d) SUBPOENA POWER.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may issue 
subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of 
witnesses and the production of any evidence relat-
ing to any matter which the Commission is empow-
ered to investigate under this Act. Such subpoenas 
shall be issued by agreement between the Chair-
person and Vice Chairperson of the Commission, or 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
by the vote of a majority of the members of the 
Commission. The attendance of witnesses and the 
production of evidence may be required from any 
place within the United States at any designated 
place of hearing within the United States. 
(2) FAILURE TO OBEY A SUBPOENA.—If a per-
son refuses to obey a subpoena issued under para-
graph (1), the Commission may apply to a United 
States district court for an order requiring that per-
son to appear before the Commission to give testi-
mony, produce evidence, or both, relating to the 
matter under investigation. The application may be 
made within the judicial district where the hearing 
is conducted or where that person is found, resides, 
or transacts business. Any failure to obey the order 
of the court may be punished by the court as civil 
contempt. 
(3) SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS.—The subpoenas 
of the Commission shall be served in the manner 
provided for subpoenas issued by a United States 
district court under the Federal Rules of Civil Pro-
cedure for the United States district courts. 
(4) SERVICE OF PROCESS.—All process of any 
court to which application is made under paragraph 
(2) may be served in the judicial district in which 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
the person required to be served resides or may be 
found. 
(e) IMMUNITY.—Except as provided in this sub-
section, a person may not be excused from testifying or 
from producing evidence pursuant to a subpoena on the 
ground that the testimony or evidence required by the sub-
poena may tend to incriminate or subject that person to 
criminal prosecution. A person, after having claimed the 
privilege against self-incrimination, may not be criminally 
prosecuted by reason of any transaction, matter, or thing 
which that person is compelled to testify about or produce 
evidence relating to, except that the person may be pros-
ecuted for perjury committed during the testimony or 
made in the evidence. 
(f) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—To the extent or in the 
amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the 
Commission may enter into contracts to enable the Com-
mission to discharge its duties under this Act. 
SEC. 8. REPORT; TERMINATION. 
(a) REPORT.—The Commission shall transmit a re-
port to the President and Congress not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act. The report shall 
contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclu-
sions of the Commission, together with its recommenda-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
00:12 Dec 10, 2023
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H6578.IH
H6578
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB