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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 481· House(119-HRES-481)

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.

Rep. Van Drew
Age: 73 years
New Jersey
Introduced
6/5/2025
Last activity
6/9/2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by
Jefferson Van Drew
Cosponsors
Republican - 55Democrat - 15
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the House

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 was introduced in response to several violent incidents targeting Jewish individuals and institutions. It addresses a June 1, 2025, attack in Boulder, Colorado, as well as fatal shootings in Washington, DC, and an arson attempt at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence. The House of Representatives uses this text to condemn these specific acts of terrorism and ideologically motivated violence. It recognizes a pattern of aggression directed at Jewish people across the country. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the right to peaceful assembly and calls for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these crimes.

Yes

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5

    The resolution calls for thorough investigation and prosecution of violent crimes.

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5

    The resolution reaffirms the right to practice faith without fear of violence.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3

    The text notes injuries to elderly participants in one of the mentioned attacks.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 400–0

    The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.

    06/09/2025 · Roll call 159 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree”