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WASHINGTON - Representative McCormick, alongside a group of House Republicans, has called on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to reevaluate Columbia University’s accreditation. This request follows allegations that the university has failed to uphold several standards in response to pro-Hamas protests on campus earlier this year.

"Since Hamas’ brutal attack against the people of Israel on October 7, 2023, there has been a sharp increase in antisemitic rhetoric and support for the terrorist group across the United States. Columbia University’s failure to address the pro-Hamas protests has resulted in Jewish students on campus being subject to harassment and even physical violence by pro-Hamas student protestors and faculty. It is unacceptable that these taxpayer-funded institutions have become forums for promoting antisemitism. That is why my colleagues and I are urging the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to reevaluate Columbia University’s accreditation due to their inability to adhere to quality education standards. Congress must hold these institutions accountable and ensure that American taxpayer dollars do not fund institutions incapable of protecting all its students," said Congressman Rich McCormick.

Congressman McCormick was joined by Representatives Biggs, Boebert, Burgess, D'Esposito, Duyne, Hunt, Langworthy, LaMalfa, Stefanik, Steube, and Weber.

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