HRES 481: Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral

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Sponsor: Van Drew, Jefferson (R-New Jersey)

Summary

This resolution condemns the June 1, 2025, targeted act of terror in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of ideologically motivated violence and reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence.

Editorial Explainer

This resolution condemns a June 1, 2025, violent attack on Jewish individuals in Boulder, Colorado, as ideologically motivated terrorism. It reaffirms the House commitment to protecting Americans' rights to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence.

Why it matters

This is a non-binding resolution expressing chamber sentiment against antisemitic violence rather than establishing policy or funding. It signals where House members stand on protecting Jewish Americans from attack, but does not restrict speech, regulate criticism of Israel, or allocate resources.

Cosponsors (70)

Roll-call votes (432)