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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

Summary of Bill HRES 474

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 474

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 474

Bill HRES 474 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2021. Bill HRES 474 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2021.  Bill HRES 474's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. as of June 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 474

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
48
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
48
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 474

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 474

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.
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.

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