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US SR227

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacky Rosen

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Condemns Hamas for the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel that killed more than 1,200 people, wounded nearly 4,000, and resulted in the kidnapping of more than 250 hostages from over 20 nationalities

  • Demands Hamas immediately release all 58 remaining hostages and provide them medical care and access, noting that 4 U.S. nationals remain captive: Itay Chen, Omer Neutra, Judi Weinstein, and Gad Haggai

  • Recognizes that hostage-taking violates international humanitarian law, specifically Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions

  • Applauds the Administration for securing the release of U.S. hostage Edan Alexander on May 12, 2025, and calls on the White House to continue efforts to free remaining hostages

  • Expresses sympathy to hostages, the wounded, and their families, and mourns those killed during the October 7 attacks and in captivity

Legislative Description

A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

International affairs

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.

6/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations5/14/2025

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