Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution condemns the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Additionally, the resolution calls on campus administrators to (1) condemn all forms of antisemitism on college campuses; and (2) ensure Jewish faculty, students, and guests can exercise the same free speech rights as are guaranteed to all other faculty, students, and guests without intimidation.

The resolution also urges enforcement of federal civil rights laws to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

Bill 118 hres 798, also known as the Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to address the growing concern of support for terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah on college campuses, which has led to a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

The resolution highlights the fact that these terrorist organizations have a long history of violence and anti-Semitic rhetoric, and their presence on college campuses can create a threatening atmosphere for Jewish individuals. It calls on institutions of higher education to take action to prevent the spread of support for these organizations and to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of their religious beliefs.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of promoting tolerance and understanding on college campuses, and condemns any form of discrimination or harassment based on religion. It calls on universities to actively combat anti-Semitism and to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. Overall, Bill 118 hres 798 aims to address the issue of support for terrorist organizations on college campuses and to protect the rights and safety of Jewish students, faculty, and staff. It emphasizes the importance of promoting tolerance and understanding in higher education institutions and calls on universities to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of hate and discrimination.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 798

Introduced on
2023-10-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/2/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Additionally, the resolution calls on campus administrators to (1) condemn all forms of antisemitism on college campuses; and (2) ensure Jewish faculty, students, and guests can exercise the same free speech rights as are guaranteed to all other faculty, students, and guests without intimidation.

The resolution also urges enforcement of federal civil rights laws to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

Bill 118 hres 798, also known as the Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to address the growing concern of support for terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah on college campuses, which has led to a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

The resolution highlights the fact that these terrorist organizations have a long history of violence and anti-Semitic rhetoric, and their presence on college campuses can create a threatening atmosphere for Jewish individuals. It calls on institutions of higher education to take action to prevent the spread of support for these organizations and to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of their religious beliefs.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of promoting tolerance and understanding on college campuses, and condemns any form of discrimination or harassment based on religion. It calls on universities to actively combat anti-Semitism and to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. Overall, Bill 118 hres 798 aims to address the issue of support for terrorist organizations on college campuses and to protect the rights and safety of Jewish students, faculty, and staff. It emphasizes the importance of promoting tolerance and understanding in higher education institutions and calls on universities to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of hate and discrimination.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Policy Areas
Education

Potential Impact
Higher education
Religion
Terrorism

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/14/2023

This resolution condemns the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Additionally...


Latest Action11/2/2023
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.