Bill · H.Res. 472· House(119-HRES-472)
Condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Fine
- Cosponsors
- - 30 - 0
- 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 condemns an antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. The text describes the attack as a coordinated effort targeting Jewish Americans using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower. It notes that the perpetrator, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, had illegally overstayed his visa. The resolution expresses concern regarding the rise in antisemitic violence across the country. Additionally, it calls for the prosecution of the perpetrator and the recovery of those injured. Finally, it urges Congress to secure the border and deport individuals who overstay their visas.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The resolution urges Congress to take immediate action to secure the border.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution condemns antisemitism and seeks protection for Jewish Americans targeted for their heritage.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The victims mentioned in the attack were between the ages of 52 and 88.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The resolution calls for the deportation of individuals who overstay their visas.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prosecution of the Perpetrator: The resolution calls for the perpetrator to be prosecuted under the full extent of the law (Resolution Section 4), which aims to hold those committing violent crimes accountable.
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Support for Victims and Responders: The resolution prays for the recovery of those injured and expresses thanks to police and emergency responders (Resolution Section 3), providing a formal expression of support for those affected.
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Condemnation of Hate: The resolution unequivocally condemns the terrorist attack and antisemitism in all forms (Resolution Sections 1 and 2), which may address the reported rise in antisemitic behavior in public spaces and on college campuses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Religious Freedom+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Immigrants-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5
- 6/11/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 6/5/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 6/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Virginia FoxxRepublican · North Carolina
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
J. HillRepublican · Arkansas
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Brad KnottRepublican · North Carolina
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Lisa McClainRepublican · Michigan
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Mike RogersRepublican · Alabama
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas