Bill · H.Res. 795· House(119-HRES-795)

Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.

Age: 51 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 10/8/2025
Last activity: 10/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Josh Gottheimer
Cosponsors: - 53 - 15

International Affairs

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 the Hamas attacks that occurred on October 7, 2023, noting the extreme violence and death caused. It calls for Hamas to immediately surrender, stop attacking Israel, and release all remaining hostages. The text reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself against terrorist organizations. Additionally, it expresses a commitment to ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Palestinian noncombatants. Finally, the resolution denounces global and domestic antisemitism and urges international organizations to condemn Hamas's actions.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The resolution highlights the cooperation between the United States and regional partners to deter aggression.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The resolution mentions the protection of American service members and their bases in the region.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
The resolution focuses on condemning antisemitism and protecting noncombatants rather than addressing racial disparities.