SRES 288: A resolution 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 commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral
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This resolution condemns recent violent attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions in the United States, specifically referencing a June 2025 bombing at a gathering in Boulder, Colorado, the fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C., and an arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence. The Senate commits to protecting citizens' rights to assemble peacefully and practice their faith, calls for thorough law enforcement investigation and prosecution, and urges elected officials and community leaders to speak out against antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Why it matters
This is a non-binding resolution signaling chamber sentiment on antisemitic violence. It does not adopt or expand the IHRA definition of antisemitism, instead focusing on violent attacks and intimidation—a narrower framing that avoids Israel-speech implications. The resolution's invocation of specific incidents (including those with stated Palestinian-related motivations) sets a factual record on antisemitic violence in Congress without legislating speech restrictions.