Bill · H.Res. 476· House(119-HRES-476)
Condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families.
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2632)
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 2
- Introduced
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 a violent antisemitic attack that took place on June 1, 2025, during a peaceful march in Boulder, Colorado. The attack involved the use of a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails against participants. The resolution expresses solidarity with the survivors and their families who suffered burns and trauma. It also recognizes the resilience of the Boulder community following the incident. Additionally, it calls for continued vigilance and the use of Federal resources to counter rising antisemitism. Finally, the House of Representatives affirms that hate and violence have no place in the United States.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution stands with the Jewish community for freedom of religion.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+5
The resolution supports the victims' First Amendment rights to peaceful protest.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
The resolution affirms the victims' right to peaceful protest.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for victims: The resolution expresses solidarity with the survivors and their families following the attack (Section 2).
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Community recognition: It recognizes the resilience of the Boulder community and commends their efforts to promote peace, safety, and inclusion (Section 3).
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Resource allocation for safety: The resolution calls for continued vigilance and the use of Federal resources to counter rising antisemitism, investigate hate crimes, and support targeted communities (Section 4).
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Protection of rights: The House stands with the Jewish community for freedom of speech and religion, and against fear (Section 5).
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Universal safety standards: It affirms that all people, regardless of faith or belief, deserve to live free from fear and persecution (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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 Freedom Of Speech+5Improves Religious Freedom+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Increases Federal Power+3
- 6/11/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2632)
- 6/10/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SRES-263: A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families.
- 119-SRES-278: A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families.
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