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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.

USA118th CongressHRES-798| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2023
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (100)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Oct 19, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 1, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5201-5205)
Nov 1, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.
Nov 1, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 2, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5214-5315)
Nov 2, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 23 (Roll no. 578). (text: 11/1/2023 CR H5201-5202)
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Nov 2, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2023
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • October 19, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • November 1, 2023
    Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • November 1, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5201-5205)


  • November 1, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.


  • November 1, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 2, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5214-5315)


  • November 2, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 23 (Roll no. 578). (text: 11/1/2023 CR H5201-5202)
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  • November 2, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 2, 2023
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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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.

USA118th CongressHRES-798| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2023
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, 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 Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 19, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 1, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5201-5205)
Nov 1, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.
Nov 1, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 2, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5214-5315)
Nov 2, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 23 (Roll no. 578). (text: 11/1/2023 CR H5201-5202)
View Vote
Nov 2, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2023
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • October 19, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • November 1, 2023
    Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • November 1, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5201-5205)


  • November 1, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.


  • November 1, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 2, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5214-5315)


  • November 2, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 23 (Roll no. 578). (text: 11/1/2023 CR H5201-5202)
    View Vote


  • November 2, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 2, 2023
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (100)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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