HRES 796: Condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens.

Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

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Sponsor: Gonzales, Tony (R-TX)

Summary

This resolution calls on the President to deny visas to and deport foreign nationals who have endorsed or espoused the terrorist activities of designated foreign terrorist organizations, specifically including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

Editorial Explainer

This resolution calls on the President to deny visas to and deport foreign nationals present in the U.S. who have publicly endorsed or expressed support for designated terrorist organizations, specifically naming Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

Why it matters

The resolution targets speech and association rather than criminal conduct, raising questions about how support is defined and enforced. It could affect advocacy on Palestine-related issues depending on how 'endorsement' of these groups' actions is interpreted by immigration authorities.

Cosponsors (24)