Bill · H.Res. 839· House(119-HRES-839)
Condemning Hamas for assassinating innocent Palestinians.
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 10/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 4
- 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 focuses on holding Hamas accountable for carrying out a campaign of executions and intimidation against innocent Palestinians in Gaza. It notes that since an October 10, 2025 ceasefire agreement, Hamas has killed scores of civilians to suppress dissent and reassert control. The text points out that Hamas is designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the United States. Through this measure, the House of Representatives formally condemns these killings and acts of terror. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to support the ceasefire agreement and advance stability and peace for innocent civilians in Gaza.
Yes
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
Condemning terrorist violence and supporting ceasefire implementation strengthens diplomatic messaging.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution reaffirms U.S. support for regional stability and peace agreements.
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 Ceasefire and Peace: Under resolved section (2), the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to supporting the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and advancing stability and peace for innocent civilians in Gaza. This is positive because it backs efforts aimed at protecting innocent people and bringing stability to the region.
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Condemning Violence Against Civilians: Under resolved section (1), the House of Representatives condemns in the strongest terms the killings and acts of terror committed by Hamas against innocent Palestinians in Gaza. This is positive because our elected officials are going on the record to stand against the murder of innocent people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that would have negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves International Alliances+5
- 11/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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