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Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.
Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.
Summary
HRES 956 is a House resolution condemning an antisemitic shooting that occurred during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025. The resolution expresses condolences to victims and their families and affirms the right of all people to worship freely and safely. The resolution reiterates the United States commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism in all forms. The resolution calls on the Australian Government to take action to address rising antisemitism and protect its Jewish community.
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Sponsor (1)
21 cosponsors
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI)
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO)
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA)
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA)
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI)
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT)
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND)
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL)
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA)
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA)
- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL)
- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] (D-FL)
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY)
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA)
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA)
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA)
- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA)
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI)
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL)
Actions (2)
- Dec 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Dec 17, 2025 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 17, 2025
Mr. Meeks (for himself and Mr. Mast) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.
Whereas, on December 14, 2025, a gunman opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, resulting in loss of life, injuries, and terror within the Jewish community; Whereas this act of violence occurred during a sacred religious observance and was intended to intimidate and target individuals because of their Jewish identity; and Whereas the United States stands with Australia, with the Jewish community worldwide, and with all those affected by this heinous attack: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) strongly condemns the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities;
(2) expresses heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and the people of Australia;
(3) affirms the right of all people to worship freely and safely;
(4) reiterates the commitment of the United States to combating antisemitism and terrorism in all its forms; and
(5) calls on the Australian Government to take action to address rising antisemitism and protect its Jewish community. <all>
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