Richard Durbin (D-IL)
A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8243)
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was killed in a hate crime in Illinois. The text describes the victim as being stabbed by a perpetrator driven by hate and sentenced to 53 years in prison. It addresses the impact of dehumanizing rhetoric and its role in fueling violence against ethnic and religious groups. The resolution notes the presence of a large Palestinian diaspora in the United States. It also highlights the devastation of children in military campaigns and the need for peace. Finally, it asserts that the United States has zero tolerance for various forms of hate and discrimination.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the importance of children living free from violence and discrimination.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution condemns anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination to promote greater equity.
- Scored +3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the history and contribution of the Palestinian diaspora in the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Victims: The resolution honors the life of Wadee Alfayoumi, recognizing him as a "beautiful light" lost to hate (Section 1).
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Establishing Standards for Information: It states that it is the duty of elected officials and media to provide factual information without using dehumanizing rhetoric (Section 2).
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Zero Tolerance Policy: The Senate recognizes that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination (Section 4).
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Protection of Rights: The resolution affirms that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected cornerstones of democracy (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 children be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the importance of children living free from violence and discrimination. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the history and contribution of the Palestinian diaspora in the United States.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution condemns anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination to promote greater equity. Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution highlights the impact of hate crimes and the need for zero tolerance toward hate-driven violence.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution affirms that freedom of speech is a fundamental cornerstone of democracy. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution calls on elected officials and media to provide factual information without dehumanizing rhetoric.
- 11/19/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8243)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois