Bill · S.Res. 529· Senate(119-SRES-529)
A resolution condemning anti-Palestinian hatred on the anniversary of the attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023.
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
- Sponsored by
- Peter Welch
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- 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 anti-Palestinian hatred following an attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023. It addresses the violent attack where three students were shot because they were wearing a traditional Palestinian pattern and speaking Arabic. The text mourns those killed or injured by anti-Palestinian violence during the war in Gaza. Additionally, it decries the bias, threats, and hatred experienced by Palestinian Americans. Finally, the resolution condemns specific types of hateful language and commends leaders who urge peace and mutual respect.
Yes
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution condemns violence and bias targeting Palestinian Americans based on their ethnicity and heritage.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The resolution condemns violence and intimidation based on ethnicity and heritage which impacts immigrant communities.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+3
The resolution commends leaders who speak out against hateful language to urge peace and mutual respect.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Victims: The Senate mourns those killed and injured by anti-Palestinian violence, such as Wadea al-Fayoume and the victims in Burlington, Vermont (Section 1). This acknowledges the suffering of individuals targeted due to their identity.
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Condemnation of Hate: The resolution decries the bias, hatred, and threats to life and safety experienced by Palestinian Americans (Section 2). This addresses the growing threats faced by these communities during the conflict.
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Addressing Hateful Language: The resolution condemns language that advocates for the removal of Palestinians, suggests they move to other countries, or denies their cultural traditions and right to a state (Section 3). This targets specific types of speech used against the Palestinian people.
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Support for Peace: The Senate commends community leaders who speak out against hateful language and encourage peace and respect between different traditions (Section 4). This promotes mutual respect between different communities and religions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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 Racial Equity+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+3
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont