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House Resolution Condemning Recent Antisemitic Violence

Original title: 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.

Last action · June 9, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsors: Jefferson Van Drew and 70 others

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What This Bill Does

This House formally condemns a series of recent violent attacks against Jewish individuals and institutions in the United States, including a June 2025 incident in Boulder, Colorado. It reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to protecting religious freedom and calls for increased efforts by law enforcement to investigate and prosecute such acts.

Why it matters

This establishes the official position of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding recent violent incidents, signaling a legislative priority to address antisemitism and politically motivated violence through federal, state, and local law enforcement coordination.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Jewish individuals and institutions in the U.S.

The resolution addresses violence specifically targeting these groups and reaffirms their right to safety and religious practice.

Directly affected

Federal, State, and local law enforcement

The resolution calls upon these agencies to ensure thorough investigation and prosecution of the mentioned incidents.

Key Facts

The resolution condemns the June 1, 2025, attack on a 'Run for Their Lives' gathering in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of ideologically motivated terrorism.
The resolution acknowledges the May 21, 2025, fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C.
The resolution references the April 13, 2025, arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
The House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to protecting the right of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith.

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The resolution calls on federal, state, and local law enforcement to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of antisemitic incidents.
The resolution urges elected officials and community leaders to publicly denounce antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
The resolution characterizes the recent attacks as a growing pattern of targeted aggression against Jewish individuals and institutions in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change federal law?

No, this is a , which expresses the formal opinion and commitment of the House of Representatives but does not create new binding federal statutes.

What specific incidents are mentioned in the document?

The document cites the June 1, 2025, attack in Boulder, Colorado; the May 21, 2025, shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C.; and the April 13, 2025, arson at the Pennsylvania Governor's residence.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

10 actions

Jun 9, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9, 2025HouseFloor
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H2539)
Jun 9, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H2539)
Jun 9, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2559)
Jun 9, 2025House
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 9, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 481.

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Jun 9, 2025House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2539-2542)
Jun 9, 2025House
Mr. Van Drew moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 5, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 5, 2025House
Submitted in House

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedHouse6/9/2025Voteview

Total

400

Yes: 400
No: 0
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (400)

376 more members

Diana HarshbargerRyes

Ritchie TorresDyes

Marie PerezDyes

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Monica De La CruzRyes

Michael BaumgartnerRyes

Richard McCormickRyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

Virginia FoxxRyes

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDyes

April McClain DelaneyDyes

Christopher SmithRyes

Mark AmodeiRyes

Gwen MooreDyes

Brittany PettersenDyes

Troy NehlsRyes

Lois FrankelDyes

Emilia SykesDyes

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

George WhitesidesDyes

Sarah McBrideDyes

Pat HarriganRyes

Alma AdamsDyes

Bradley SchneiderDyes

Anna Paulina LunaRyes

Michelle FischbachRyes

Young KimRyes

Maxwell FrostDyes

Brian FitzpatrickRyes

Raja KrishnamoorthiDyes

Christopher DeluzioDyes

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDyes

Janice SchakowskyDyes

Steven HorsfordDyes

Sharice DavidsDyes

Rick LarsenDyes

Bonnie Watson ColemanDyes

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

Suhas SubramanyamDyes

Melanie StansburyDyes

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Marilyn StricklandDyes

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDyes

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDyes

Jennifer McClellanDyes

Val HoyleDyes

Jerrold NadlerDyes

Dusty JohnsonRyes

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Discoveries

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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Congressional Response to Targeted Violence

The resolution explicitly links three distinct violent incidents across different states into a single legislative narrative regarding a 'growing trend' of antisemitic violence.

House of Representatives Boulder, Colorado Washington, DC Pennsylvania

Connected Entities

Mr. Van Drew, Yaron Lischinsky, Committee on the Judiciary and 3 more

PersonMr. Van Drew“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

PersonYaron Lischinsky“Israeli Embassy staff member fatally shot on May 21, 2025.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

locationBoulder, Colorado“Site of the June 1, 2025, attack on a 'Run for Their Lives' gathering.”Map →

PersonJosh Shapiro“Governor of Pennsylvania, whose residence was targeted by arson on April 13, 202”Map →

PersonSarah Lynn Milgrim“Israeli Embassy staff member fatally shot on May 21, 2025.”Map →

Sources

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Significance85
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Controversy60
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Entertainment40
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Buzz75
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