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HRES 798 118th Congress House Education Higher education Religion Terrorism

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,…

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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.

Introduced: November 1, 2023 Introduced by: Owens, Burgess Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 2, 2023
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5214-5315)
Nov 2, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Nov 1, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5201-5205)
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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 1, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Oct 19, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 2023 House · vote #578 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 39623 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now November 2, 2023

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 99
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Flood, Mike
Nebraska · Nov 2, 2023
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Issa, Darrell
California · Nov 2, 2023
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Nov 2, 2023
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Nov 1, 2023
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Nov 1, 2023
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Bentz, Cliff
Oregon · Nov 1, 2023
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Nov 1, 2023
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Nov 1, 2023
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Nov 1, 2023
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Nov 1, 2023
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Edwards, Chuck
North Carolina · Nov 1, 2023
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Nov 1, 2023
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Nov 1, 2023
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Nov 1, 2023
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Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Nov 1, 2023
Johnson, Bill
· Nov 1, 2023
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Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Nov 1, 2023
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Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Nov 1, 2023
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Nov 1, 2023
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Kiggans, Jennifer A.
Virginia · Nov 1, 2023
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LaLota, Nick
New York · Nov 1, 2023
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
New York · Nov 1, 2023
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Nov 1, 2023
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Moskowitz, Jared
Florida · Nov 1, 2023
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Nov 1, 2023
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Nov 1, 2023
Rodgers, Cathy
· Nov 1, 2023
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Nov 1, 2023
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Nov 1, 2023
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Self, Keith
Texas · Nov 1, 2023
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Nov 1, 2023
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Nov 1, 2023
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Strong, Dale W.
Alabama · Nov 1, 2023
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Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Nov 1, 2023
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Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Nov 1, 2023
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Nov 1, 2023
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Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Oct 30, 2023
Burgess, Michael
· Oct 26, 2023
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Estes, Ron
Kansas · Oct 26, 2023
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Oct 26, 2023
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Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Oct 26, 2023
Posey, Bill
· Oct 26, 2023
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Oct 26, 2023
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Greene, Marjorie Taylor
Georgia · Oct 25, 2023
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Miller, Max L.
Ohio · Oct 25, 2023
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Oct 25, 2023
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Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Oct 24, 2023
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Oct 19, 2023
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Oct 19, 2023
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Oct 19, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 798: 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.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-798/
MLA
"H. Res. 798: 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.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-798/.
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H. Res. 798, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-798/.
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[H. Res. 798: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-798/)
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