Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

House Resolution

H.Res. 481

119th Congress

Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Jun 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This resolution condemns the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including a recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. It reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution also states that BridgeUSA programs, which bring exchange visitors to the U.S., are vital to the economy and national interests, and calls on U.S. embassies and consulates to prioritize processing J-1 visas for these programs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDan Newhouse (R-WA)

Introduced6/6/2025

StatusMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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This resolution condemns the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including a recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. It reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution also states that BridgeUSA programs, which bring exchange visitors to the U.S., are vital to the economy and national interests, and calls on U.S. embassies and consulates to prioritize processing J-1 visas for these programs.

Bill Number: 481
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Introduced: 6/6/2025
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Bill Number: 481
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced: 6/6/2025
Summary: This resolution condemns the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including a recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. It reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including a recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado. It reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. The resolution also states that BridgeUSA programs, which bring exchange visitors to the U.S., are vital to the economy and national interests, and calls on U.S. embassies and consulates to prioritize processing J-1 visas for these programs.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution states that BridgeUSA programs are vital to the economy and to U.S. national interests. The resolution also states that U.S. embassies and consulates should prioritize processing J-1 visas for such programs. (BridgeUSA is the name for what was formerly known as the Exchange Visitor Program. Participants from other countries come to the United States to participate in various exchange programs, such as exchange programs for professors, trainees, interns, and au pairs.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution condemns the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the U.S., including a recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado.
It reaffirms the House's commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
The resolution states that BridgeUSA exchange visitor programs are vital to the economy and U.S. national interests.
The resolution calls on U.S. embassies and consulates to prioritize processing J-1 visas for BridgeUSA exchange programs.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would signal the House's strong stance against antisemitism and politically motivated violence targeting Jewish individuals in the United States. It could also lead to increased prioritization of J-1 visas for BridgeUSA exchange programs, which could benefit the participants, host organizations, and the broader U.S. economy and national interests.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

481, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-481