Bill · S.Res. 439· Senate(119-SRES-439)
A resolution condemning antisemitic hatred on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023.
- Introduced
- 10/7/2025
- Last activity
- 10/7/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6982-6983)
- Sponsored by
- Peter Welch
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution condemns the Hamas terrorist attacks that occurred on October 7, 2023. It specifically addresses the deaths, injuries, and kidnappings resulting from those attacks. The resolution also condemns antisemitic attacks against specific individuals and families. Additionally, it denounces hateful language that targets Jewish people through general claims or by associating them with the actions of the Israeli government. Finally, it reaffirms the right of all people to practice their faith and assemble peacefully.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution reaffirms the commitment to protecting the rights of all people to practice their faith without fear of violence.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+3
The resolution protects the right to peaceful advocacy and assembly while condemning specific forms of hateful language.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Rights: The resolution reaffirms a commitment to protecting the rights of all people in the United States to practice their faith and assemble peacefully without fear of violence. (Section 3)
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Condemnation of Violence: The Senate expresses formal condemnation of antisemitic attacks, including threats, vandalism, and violence directed at specific individuals and families. (Section 2)
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Call to Action against Hate: The resolution urges elected officials, community leaders, and civil society to speak out against antisemitism. (Section 5)
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 Religious Freedom+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+3
- 10/7/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6982-6983)
- Introduced in Senate