HRES956-119

In Committee

Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 17, 2025

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 17, 2025

Mr. Meeks (for himself and Mr. Mast) submitted the following …

Summary

What This Bill Does

This House Resolution condemns the antisemitic shooting that occurred in Sydney, Australia, and expresses the sense of Congress against hatred and violence targeting religious communities. It is a symbolic statement of congressional support rather than legislation that creates new laws or spending.

Who Benefits and How

Jewish communities receive symbolic support through this official congressional condemnation of antisemitism. Religious communities more broadly are affirmed in their right to worship freely and safely. The resolution also signals U.S. diplomatic concern to Australia about protecting its Jewish population.

Who Bears the Burden and How

As a non-binding House Resolution, this measure imposes no legal requirements, costs, or burdens on any party. The Australian Government is called upon to take action, but this carries no legal force.

Key Provisions

  • Strongly condemns the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia and all forms of hatred and violence against religious communities
  • Expresses condolences to the victims, their families, and the people of Australia
  • Affirms the right of all people to worship freely and safely
  • Reiterates the U.S. commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism
  • Calls on the Australian Government to address rising antisemitism and protect its Jewish community
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Dec 27, 2025 17:35

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

A House Resolution condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, expressing condolences to victims, and calling on the Australian Government to protect its Jewish community.

Policy Domains

Foreign Affairs Religious Freedom Civil Rights

Legislative Strategy

"Express Congressional sentiment and diplomatic concern regarding antisemitic violence abroad"

Likely Beneficiaries

  • Jewish communities (symbolic support)
  • Religious communities generally (affirmed right to worship)

Likely Burden Bearers

  • No direct burden bearers - this is a non-binding resolution

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Affairs Religious Freedom Civil Rights
Actor Mappings
"australian_government"
→ Australian Government
"house_of_representatives"
→ U.S. House of Representatives

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