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

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This House Resolution condemns the antisemitic shooting that occurred in Sydney, Australia. It expresses the House of Representatives condolences to the victims, their families, and the Australian people, while affirming the right of all people to worship freely and safely.

Who Benefits and How

The Jewish community in Australia and worldwide receives symbolic support and international attention to their safety concerns. Religious communities broadly benefit from the reaffirmed commitment to religious freedom and the condemnation of hate-motivated violence.

Who Bears the Burden and How

As a non-binding resolution, this bill imposes no legal obligations or costs. However, it calls on the Australian Government to take action to address rising antisemitism and protect its Jewish community, which could influence diplomatic relations.

Key Provisions

  • Strongly condemns the antisemitic shooting in Sydney and all forms of hatred against religious communities
  • Reiterates the US commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism in all forms
  • Calls on the Australian Government to take action to protect its Jewish community

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

A resolution condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, expressing condolences to victims, and calling on Australia to address rising antisemitism.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Affairs, Civil Rights, Religious Freedom

Primary Purpose

A resolution condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, expressing condolences to victims, and calling on Australia to address rising antisemitism.

Policy Domains

Foreign Affairs Civil Rights Religious Freedom

Resolution - Condemnation of Antisemitic Violence

Identified Gains
  • Jewish community
  • Religious communities
  • Civil rights advocates
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 17, 2025

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

Dec 17, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Dec 17, 2025

Submitted in House

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Religious Organizations
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Jewish communities globally

1/1
sections analyzed
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

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

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