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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1239· House(119-HRES-1239)

Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.

Rep. Gottheimer
Age: 51 years
New Jersey
Introduced
4/30/2026
Last activity
4/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Josh Gottheimer
Cosponsors
Democrat - 18Republican - 6
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content spread by prominent online personalities. It highlights specific instances of rhetoric from figures like Hasan Piker and Candace Owens. The resolution notes that antisemitic incidents have seen significant increases over the last several years. It urges social media and streaming platforms to enforce policies against hate speech to prevent the spread of such content. Additionally, it calls on public officials and community leaders to denounce these actions. Ultimately, the House seeks to reaffirm its commitment to the safety and dignity of Jewish communities.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+2

    The resolution urges social media and streaming platforms to more strictly enforce their hate speech policies.

  • Would white Americans be better off under this?+1

    The resolution addresses the impact of online discourse on social stability which affects all demographics.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    Addressing online hate speech can improve the safety of digital environments used widely by urban populations.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2

    The resolution's call for platforms to restrict certain rhetoric may be viewed as a pressure point against broad political commentary.