Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced:Sep 26, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Dwight Evans
Representative
Democratic
PA-3
Cosponsors
250
Quick Stats
Policy Area
International Affairs
Summary
This resolution shows the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel's right to defend itself against attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security and calls for stronger sanctions against Iran to prevent funding of terrorist organizations.
Latest Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This resolution shows the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel's right to defend itself against attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security and calls for stronger sanctions against Iran to prevent funding of terrorist organizations.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and condemns Hamas' brutal war against Israel.</p> <p>The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and urges full enforcement of sanctions against Iran to prevent Iran's funding of terrorist groups.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
The resolution stands with Israel as it defends itself against attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups.
It reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense and condemns Hamas' war against Israel.
The resolution supports emergency aid and assistance to Israel and calls for full enforcement of sanctions against Iran.
It reflects the U.S. government's continued strong support for Israel and its fight against terrorism.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This resolution would primarily impact the United States' relationship with Israel and its efforts to combat terrorism in the region. It signals continued U.S. support for Israel's security and military actions against Hamas and other groups. The enforcement of sanctions against Iran could also impact Iran's ability to fund terrorist activities. Overall, this resolution is intended to demonstrate the U.S. government's solidarity with Israel in its ongoing conflicts with Palestinian militant organizations.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Related Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
771, 119th Congress (2025). "Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-771
