United StatesHolocaust museum would study how public schools teach Holocaust education
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Director would examine how public schools teach about the Holocaust and report the findings to Congress.
What it does
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Director would study how public schools teach about the Holocaust, including what materials and training teachers use, and report the findings to Congress.
Argument forA nationwide study could help Congress see where teachers lack materials or training to teach about the Holocaust and recognize antisemitism.
Argument againstThe study and report could take time and staff from the Museum, while schools and agencies may have to share information about their teaching.
More detail
The Museum Director would study Holocaust education in public schools and send Congress a report. The study would cover every State, a nationally representative sample of local education agencies, and a representative sample of public elementary and secondary schools. The Director would begin the study within 180 days after enactment. Congress would receive the report by the earlier of 180 days after the study ends or three years after enactment.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Jul 23Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.Latest
- Jul 23Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
- Jun 10Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2025
- Dec 9Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- Jan 30Introduced in Senate
- Jan 30Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Introduced
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