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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 798

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 798

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 798

Bill HRES 798 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 19, 2023. Bill HRES 798 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 19, 2023. Bill HRES 798's most recent activity was The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. as of November 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 798

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

200

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

194

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 798

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

Higher educationReligionTerrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 798

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.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.

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