HRES 481
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.
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Bill overview
This resolution expresses strong condemnation of recent attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions in the United States, including the violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and the deaths of Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, D.C. It reaffirms the House of Representatives’ commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence, and calls for increased vigilance and action from law enforcement and community leaders. The resolution specifically highlights a pattern of attacks motivated by hostility towards Jewish people and their civic engagement.
Key provisions
- Condemns the June 1, 2025, attack in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of ideologically motivated violence.
- Recognizes the attack as part of a pattern of targeted aggression against Jewish individuals.
- Reaffirms the House’s commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence.
- Calls for thorough investigation and prosecution of antisemitic incidents.
- Urges elected officials and community leaders to speak out against antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Who is affected
- Jewish individuals
- Law enforcement agencies
- Elected officials
- Community leaders
- Civil society
Notable changes
- Specifically references the June 1, 2025, Boulder attack and the May 21, 2025, Washington, D.C. shooting.
- Highlights the connection between these attacks and broader trends of politically and religiously motivated violence.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 481
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
recognizes this attack as part of a disturbing pattern of targeted aggression against Jewish individuals in the United States;
reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence;
urges elected officials, community leaders, and civil society to speak out against antisemitism and politically motivated violence in all forms.