H.R. 3691 establishes a temporary, eight-member Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States, created in response to what Congress describes as a significant rise in antisemitic incidents since October 2023, including a record 9,354 incidents reported in 2024. The commission will investigate the facts and causes of antisemitism, examine evidence from federal, state, and local authorities about antisemitic attacks, and submit recommendations to the President and Congress within one year. The commission will be composed of bipartisan members appointed by House and Senate leadership within 10 days of the bill's enactment, with the chair and vice-chair jointly designated to ensure balanced representation. Members will receive compensation at federal rates for their service, along with travel expenses, and the commission will have broad investigative powers including the ability to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, and access federal agency information. The commission will automatically terminate 120 days after submitting its report, allowing an additional period to conclude activities and testify before Congress.
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