The key to combating the record levels of antisemitism across the nation lies in clearly and accurately defining it. Jewish Federations are grateful to Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) for introducing the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday — a bill that offers the Department of Education concrete examples of antisemitism and a clear distinction of legitimate First Amendment rights and hateful attacks targeting Jewish people. We can no longer stand by while antisemitism festers and grows. We must send a clear message that hate has no place in our society. The time for enacting this legislation is now.