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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 227

119th Congress

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.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.

Introduced:May 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Cardin

D - MD

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel. It demands Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them safely to their families.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1847-1848)

Introduced5/14/2025

StatusPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.

ChamberSenate

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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.

This resolution condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel. It demands Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them safely to their families.

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This resolution condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel. It demands Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them safely to their families.

Bill Number: 227
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: 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.
Bill Number: 227
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
Introduced: 5/14/2025
Summary: This resolution condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel. It demands Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them safely to their families.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel. It demands Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them safely to their families.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">This resolution calls on the United States to use its voice and vote in international institutions to support the creation of a special international criminal tribunal to hold Russian leaders who led and sanctioned aggression in Ukraine accountable. The resolution also states its expectations that such a tribunal would be formed pursuant to a United Nations General Assembly resolution and would be complementary to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns Hamas October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel
Demands immediate release of all hostages
Recognizes brutality of coordinated assault
Calls for safe return of captives to families
Expresses congressional solidarity with Israel

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The resolution sends a strong congressional message condemning terrorism. Hostage families would see continued U.S. pressure for release. U.S.-Israel relations are reinforced through this symbolic condemnation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

227, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-227