Congress demands State Department report on antisemitism threat in Europe

What it does

This bill directs the State Department's Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs to assess antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe as a foreign policy priority, and to consult with Congress (the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations committees) on diplomatic efforts to counter these threats. The State Department must report back within 180 days and then annually for two years.

Why we flagged it

The bill's sole operative mechanism is a requirement that the State Department consult with Congress on antisemitism and terrorism in Europe. It is a transparency and accountability measure, not a substantive policy change, appropriation, or regulatory action.

What the text implies

• The bill does not authorize new funding or programs; it is purely a consultation requirement. Implementation depends on existing State Department resources and staff capacity.
• The 180-day initial deadline and two-year consultation window create a time-limited reporting obligation; after two years, the consultation requirement expires unless renewed by Congress.
• The bill does not define 'countries of apparent concern' or specify which European nations fall within scope, leaving the State Department discretion to determine the geographic and policy focus of its assessment.

Section numbers refer to the bill text the analysis read — linked under Primary records below.

Who it affects

The bill increases congressional oversight of State Department foreign policy on a serious transnational threat (antisemitism and terrorism in Europe). It creates a transparency mechanism—mandatory consultation with Congress—that strengthens democratic accountability without restricting rights or imposing costs on ordinary people.

Named in the bill

Department of State, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Where it stands

5 cosponsors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats.

• Nov 25, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Nov 25, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Senate Committee on Foreign Relations · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”
• Dec 3, 2025 — Markup held in committee · Congress.gov: “Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held”
• Dec 3, 2025 — Reported out of committee · Congress.gov: “Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0”
• Jun 8, 2026 — Passed the House · Congress.gov: “On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3948-3949)”
• Jun 8, 2026 — Floor vote scheduled · Congress.gov: “Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.