Rosen, Cramer, Blumenthal, Rubio, Cardin Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Never Again Education Act Becomes Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) announced that their bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Never Again Education Act through 2030 has been signed into law. The legislation was originally signed into law in 2020 to establish a federal fund through the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to provide teachers with resources and training to educate students on the lessons of the Holocaust. It was set to expire in 2025.

"As we work to combat misinformation and hate, it's crucial that we educate the next generation about the atrocities of the Holocaust and the evil of antisemitism," said Senator Rosen. "I'm proud to see my bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Never Again Education Act has become law and will continue providing educators with the resources they need to teach about one of the darkest chapters in human history. I'll keep working to combat antisemitism in all forms."

"Antisemitism is on the rise around the globe, and combatting it begins with education," said Senator Cramer. "Never again means never forgetting the horrors of the Holocaust. I am glad to see our bipartisan Never Again Education Reauthorization Act pass Congress and be signed into law by the president."

"The Holocaust horrors must be taught or history may then repeat," said Senator Blumenthal. "Reauthorizing the Never Again Education Act will ensure teachers have access to the resources they need to thoughtfully educate about one of the darkest chapters in human history. Passage of this legislation takes a step forward to combat antisemitism and fight hate in all its forms."

"Throughout my decades in public service, I have prioritized efforts to support and expand history and civics education," said Senator Cardin. "The Never Again Education Act was a critical, bipartisan commitment to ensuring that students across our nation receive high quality education specifically about the tragedies and lessons of the Holocaust. Since its original passage, concerns around antisemitism and disinformation have only grown and it has become all the more necessary. I am proud that we are sending this critical reauthorization to the President's desk to enable this work to continue."

Senator Rosen has been a strong leader in the bipartisan fight to combat antisemitism and Holocaust denial and distortion. She helped launch the first-ever Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism and led the push to create the first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism released last year. Senator Rosen also helped introduce a bipartisan resolution denouncing antisemitism at institutions of higher education, which passed the Senate unanimously. Earlier this year, Senator Rosen hosted a roundtable discussion with students from across the country to discuss campus antisemitism.

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