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Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Introduced Jun 5, 2025

Latest action (Jun 9, 2025) Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Referred to
Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Issues
Civil RightsCriminal Justice
Legislative subjects (4)
ColoradoFirst Amendment rightsReligionViolent crime

Summary

This resolution condemns ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals and institutions in the United States, specifically referencing a June 1, 2025 violent attack in Boulder, Colorado, a May 2025 shooting at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, and an April 2025 incident at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence during a Passover event. The resolution characterizes these incidents as part of a pattern of targeted aggression and condemns the Boulder attack as a cowardly act of terrorism. The resolution reaffirms the House's commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence. The resolution calls on federal, state, and local law enforcement to ensure thorough investigation and prosecution of such incidents, and urges elected officials, community leaders, and civil society to speak out against antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

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Sponsor (1)
70 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Jefferson Van Drew’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • NULL $176,557
  • ENTREPRENEUR $70,972
  • PULSE VASCULAR $9,900
  • ICONA RESORTS $9,900
  • MONZO CATANESE HILLEGASS $9,000

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Jefferson Van Drew → · Outside spending →

Actions (10)
  1. Jun 9, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  2. Jun 9, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H2539) · house
  3. Jun 9, 2025 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): 400 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H2539)
  4. Jun 9, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2559) · house
  5. Jun 9, 2025 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. · house
  6. Jun 9, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 481. · house
  7. Jun 9, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2539-2542) · house
  8. Jun 9, 2025 Mr. Van Drew moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. · house
  9. Jun 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · house
  10. Jun 5, 2025 Submitted in House

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  • HRES 476 — Condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families. · Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · Cong. 119 80%
  • HRES 498 — Condemning the surge in antisemitic violence in the United States and reaffirming support for the safety and civil rights of Jewish Americans. · Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · Cong. 119 78%
  • HRES 472 — Condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. · Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · Cong. 119 76%
  • HRES 485 — Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. · Introduced Jun 6, 2025 · Cong. 119 74%
  • HRES 1239 — Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct. · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Cong. 119 72%
  • HRES 519 — Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States. · Passed House Jun 25, 2025 · Cong. 119 72%

Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 5, 2025

Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mr. Allen, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Babin, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Calvert, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Ezell, Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Figures, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Garbarino, Mr. Goldman of Texas, Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Green of Tennessee, Mr. Guest, Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona, Mr. Harrigan, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Issa, Mr. Jackson of Texas, Mr. Kustoff, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Lawler, Mrs. Luna, Ms. Maloy, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Norman, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Owens, Ms. Pettersen, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Self, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Stauber, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Turner of Ohio, Mrs. Wagner, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Yakym, Mr. Evans of Colorado, and Mr. Crow) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Whereas, on June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado, a peaceful gathering held by the group “Run for Their Lives” was violently attacked by an individual armed with incendiary devices, resulting in multiple injuries, including to elderly participants, in what authorities have called a targeted, ideologically motivated act of terrorism; Whereas this attack represents the latest in a growing trend of politically and religiously motivated violence directed at Jewish individuals and institutions across the United States; Whereas, on May 21, 2025, two Israeli Embassy staff members—Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim—were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, following a reception for diplomats, and the suspect shouted “Free, free Palestine!” during his arrest; Whereas, on April 13, 2025, an individual set multiple fires using incendiary devices at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence while Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were inside following a Passover Seder; the suspect, motivated by hostility toward the Governor’s stance on Israel and Palestinians, admitted intent to cause harm and now faces charges including attempted murder, terrorism, and arson; Whereas these attacks, though distinct in method and geography, share a common pattern of targeting Jewish individuals or symbols of Jewish life and civic engagement; Whereas no American should be subjected to violence or intimidation because of their religion, heritage, or peaceful advocacy; and Whereas acts of antisemitism—whether expressed through threats, vandalism, or violence—are fundamentally incompatible with the values of the United States and must be condemned unequivocally: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the June 1, 2025, targeted act of terror in Boulder, Colorado, as a cowardly act of ideologically motivated violence;

(2) recognizes this attack as part of a disturbing pattern of targeted aggression against Jewish individuals in the United States;

(3) reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence;

(4) calls on Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to ensure thorough investigation and prosecution of all such incidents; and

(5) urges elected officials, community leaders, and civil society to speak out against antisemitism and politically motivated violence in all forms. <all>

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