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A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressSRES-227| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (15)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution unequivocally condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. These attacks resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, wounded nearly 4,000, and involved horrific acts of violence, including sexual violence and the slaughter of entire families. The resolution highlights that Hamas and other terrorist organizations abducted more than 250 hostages of various nationalities, subjecting them to brutal conditions and psychological torture. The resolution specifically demands that Hamas immediately release all 58 remaining hostages and ensure their safety, emphasizing that the taking of hostages is a severe violation of international humanitarian law. It further calls on Hamas to provide access and medical care to all captives. The Senate applauds the Administration's efforts in securing the release of some hostages and urges continued action to free all those still held captive, while also expressing deep sympathy for the victims, the wounded, and their families.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-408
A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-413
Submitted in House
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2931)
Jun 5, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-408
    A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-413
    Submitted in House


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2931)


  • June 5, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 18, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • June 18, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-413: Condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsDetention of personsGaza StripInternational law and treatiesIsraelMiddle EastMilitias and paramilitary groupsTerrorism

A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressSRES-227| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This Senate resolution unequivocally condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. These attacks resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, wounded nearly 4,000, and involved horrific acts of violence, including sexual violence and the slaughter of entire families. The resolution highlights that Hamas and other terrorist organizations abducted more than 250 hostages of various nationalities, subjecting them to brutal conditions and psychological torture. The resolution specifically demands that Hamas immediately release all 58 remaining hostages and ensure their safety, emphasizing that the taking of hostages is a severe violation of international humanitarian law. It further calls on Hamas to provide access and medical care to all captives. The Senate applauds the Administration's efforts in securing the release of some hostages and urges continued action to free all those still held captive, while also expressing deep sympathy for the victims, the wounded, and their families.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-408
A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-413
Submitted in House
May 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2931)
Jun 5, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-408
    A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.


  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-413
    Submitted in House


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2931)


  • June 5, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 18, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • June 18, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (15)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-413: Condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsDetention of personsGaza StripInternational law and treatiesIsraelMiddle EastMilitias and paramilitary groupsTerrorism