Bill · H.Res. 488· House(119-HRES-488)
Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
- Introduced
- 6/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/9/2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Evans
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- 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 addresses a terrorist attack committed by Mohammed Sabry Soliman in Boulder, Colorado. The text states that Soliman, an Egyptian national, used Molotov cocktails against peaceful demonstrators. The resolution notes that the attack wounded at least 14 people and highlights that the individual was in the country illegally after failing to depart following his visa expiration. It emphasizes the need for aggressive vetting of visa applicants to identify those who support antisemitic terrorism. Finally, the House of Representatives uses this resolution to condemn the attack and affirm the importance of communication between law enforcement agencies.
Yes
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The resolution emphasizes law enforcement communication to prevent attacks in public spaces like those in Boulder.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The resolution calls for more aggressive vetting and highlights the dangers of visa non-compliance, which may increase scrutiny on immigrants.
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 280–113
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 158 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Condemnation of Violence: By condemning Mohammed Sabry Soliman and his attack, the resolution takes a stand against antisemitic terrorism (Section 1).
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Emphasis on Law Enforcement Cooperation: The resolution affirms that communication between State, local, and Federal law enforcement is necessary for preventing terrorist attacks, which supports public safety (Section 2).
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Recognition of Security Personnel: The resolution expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel for protecting the homeland (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Immigrants-3
- 6/9/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 113, 6 Present (Roll no. 158). (text: CR H2542)
- On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 113, 6 Present (Roll no. 158). (text: CR H2542)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2558-2559)
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 488.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2542-2546)
- Mr. Van Drew moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Virginia FoxxRepublican · North Carolina
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey