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Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.

H.Res. 795 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 15 Republican cosponsors · See all 68 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. 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 condemns the Hamas attacks that occurred on October 7, 2023, noting the extreme violence and death caused. It calls for Hamas to immediately surrender, stop attacking Israel, and release all remaining hostages. The text reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself against terrorist organizations. Additionally, it expresses a commitment to ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Palestinian noncombatants. Finally, the resolution denounces global and domestic antisemitism and urges international organizations to condemn Hamas's actions.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution highlights the cooperation between the United States and regional partners to deter aggression.

  • Scored +1

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The resolution mentions the protection of American service members and their bases in the region.

  • Scored +1

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution focuses on condemning antisemitism and protecting noncombatants rather than addressing racial disparities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.