Bill · H.Res. 320· House(119-HRES-320)
Encouraging the Department of State and civil society to further the Abraham Accords by encouraging peace and tolerance in education.
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Bradley Schneider
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- 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 encourages the Department of State and civil society to advance the Abraham Accords. It emphasizes the importance of fostering peace and tolerance through educational reforms in the Middle East. The text highlights the need to reduce antisemitism and hate speech in national curricula to mitigate extremist influences. It also calls for expanded cooperation between Israel and its Arab and Muslim-majority neighbors. Additionally, the resolution urges international organizations to prioritize counter-incitement in their educational work.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Regional Stability: The resolution encourages deepening cooperation across economic, security, and civilian issues to promote peace and tolerance (Section 1).
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Reduction of Hate Speech: By pressing for curricula reform, the resolution seeks to implement positive changes that promote regional stability and eliminate hate speech (Section 4).
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Improved Educational Content: The resolution encourages international organizations to prioritize counter-incitement and eliminate antisemitism across all bodies to ensure a more tolerant educational environment (Section 2).
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Economic and Security Benefits: Strengthening the Abraham Accords is intended to ensure that existing agreements provide tangible security and economic benefits for citizens in the region (Section 3).
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Quality Education for Children: The resolution encourages civil society and partners to work with governments to ensure the next generation receives quality, comprehensive peace and tolerance education (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Ann WagnerRepublican · Missouri