Condemning and censuring Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts for defending foreign terrorist organizations and inciting anti-Semitic attacks across the United States.

12/31/2022, 4:57 AM

This resolution condemns Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts for certain comments regarding Israel.

It also expresses that Representative Ocasio-Cortez, Representative Tlaib, Representative Omar, and Representative Pressley each be censured.

Bill 117 H.Res. 474 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns and censures Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Ayanna Pressley for their alleged actions of defending foreign terrorist organizations and inciting anti-Semitic attacks in the United States. The resolution accuses the four representatives of making statements and taking actions that support terrorist groups and promote hatred against Jewish people.

The resolution specifically points to instances where the representatives have been critical of Israel and its policies, as well as their support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. It also highlights comments made by the representatives that have been perceived as anti-Semitic or sympathetic to terrorist organizations.

The resolution argues that the actions of Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, Omar, and Pressley have contributed to a rise in anti-Semitic attacks in the United States and have undermined the country's relationship with Israel. It calls for the representatives to be formally condemned and censured by the House of Representatives for their actions. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 474 is a controversial resolution that accuses four members of Congress of supporting terrorism and promoting anti-Semitism. It has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public about the boundaries of free speech and the responsibilities of elected officials.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 474

Introduced on
2021-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts for certain comments regarding Israel.

It also expresses that Representative Ocasio-Cortez, Representative Tlaib, Representative Omar, and Representative Pressley each be censured.

Bill 117 H.Res. 474 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns and censures Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Ayanna Pressley for their alleged actions of defending foreign terrorist organizations and inciting anti-Semitic attacks in the United States. The resolution accuses the four representatives of making statements and taking actions that support terrorist groups and promote hatred against Jewish people.

The resolution specifically points to instances where the representatives have been critical of Israel and its policies, as well as their support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. It also highlights comments made by the representatives that have been perceived as anti-Semitic or sympathetic to terrorist organizations.

The resolution argues that the actions of Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, Omar, and Pressley have contributed to a rise in anti-Semitic attacks in the United States and have undermined the country's relationship with Israel. It calls for the representatives to be formally condemned and censured by the House of Representatives for their actions. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 474 is a controversial resolution that accuses four members of Congress of supporting terrorism and promoting anti-Semitism. It has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public about the boundaries of free speech and the responsibilities of elected officials.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning and censuring Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts for defending foreign terrorist organizations and inciting anti-Semitic attacks across the United States.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption•
House of Representatives•
Massachusetts•
Members of Congress•
Michigan•
Minnesota•
New York State•
Religion•
Terrorism

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Latest Summary6/2/2022

This resolution condemns Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts for certain comments regarding Isr...


Latest Action6/14/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.