Gabe Evans (R-CO)
Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
A Republican resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution denounces an antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. The attack was committed by Mohammed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who used homemade Molotov cocktails against peaceful demonstrators. The resolution notes that the attack wounded at least 14 people, including a reported Holocaust survivor. It highlights that the attacker was in the United States on a tourist visa and subsequently filed an asylum application in violation of his visa terms. The text also addresses the need for aggressive vetting of visa applicants and the importance of removing aliens who fail to comply with visa terms. Finally, it criticizes Colorado's policies as a sanctuary state and calls for better communication between state and federal law enforcement.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution advocates for increased federal oversight and more aggressive vetting of visa applicants.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution calls for stricter vetting and more aggressive removal of non-compliant visa holders.
- Scored -5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The resolution criticizes Colorado's sanctuary state policies, which are an exercise of state-level rights.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Condemnation of Terrorism: The resolution condemns the actions of Mohammed Sabry Soliman, providing a formal stance against the antisemitic terrorist attack (Resolution Clause 1).
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Support for Victims: The resolution includes a prayer for the quick healing of the victims who suffered burns and other injuries (Resolution Clause 2).
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Public Safety through Communication: The resolution affirms that free and open communication between state/local law enforcement and federal authorities is necessary for preventing terrorist attacks (Resolution Clause 3).
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Recognition of Law Enforcement: The resolution expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel for protecting the homeland (Resolution Clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Vetting Burdens: The text highlights a need for more aggressive vetting of aliens applying for visas to determine if they support antisemitic terrorism or engage in anti-American activity (Whereas clause regarding vetting).
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Stricter Immigration Enforcement: The text notes the danger of not removing aliens who fail to comply with visa terms, implying a push for more rigorous removal of such individuals (Whereas clause regarding removal).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution calls for stricter vetting and more aggressive removal of non-compliant visa holders.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution advocates for increased federal oversight and more aggressive vetting of visa applicants. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The resolution criticizes Colorado's sanctuary state policies, which are an exercise of state-level rights.
- 6/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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