Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act

# Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act (HR 3050) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require companies that contract with the federal government to adopt policies prohibiting antisemitism and anti-Israel discrimination. Specifically, it would make adherence to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism a condition for federal contractors. The IHRA definition includes certain statements about Israel that some argue constitute antisemitism, while critics contend it can restrict legitimate criticism of Israeli government policies. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would directly impact federal contractors—companies doing business with the U.S. government—by requiring them to implement anti-discrimination policies aligned with the IHRA definition.

This could affect hiring practices, workplace conduct policies, and vendor standards across major industries. The bill represents an effort to combat what sponsors view as discriminatory treatment of Jewish employees and pro-Israel perspectives in the federal contracting workforce. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3050 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress but has not yet been scheduled for further action.