Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Marks the October 7 attacks’ third anniversary, honors victims and hostages, and calls for Hamas’s disarmament and a future Gaza without Hamas.
In the House Foreign Affairs Committee since Oct. 6, 2026, 2 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 6, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
The conflict in Gaza raises questions about security, hostages, humanitarian aid, and who governs the territory. This resolution would commemorate the October 7 attacks, honor victims and hostages, and condemn antisemitism. It would also support Israel’s security and a framework for ending the war that includes Hamas disarmament and future governance in Gaza without Hamas.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Honors victims and hostages
The resolution would mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks, honor those murdered and the hostages and their families, and welcome the return of all remaining hostages.
- Backs the Gaza agreement
It would support full implementation of the framework to end the war, including Hamas disarmament, more humanitarian assistance and reconstruction for Gazans, and future Gaza governance without Hamas.
- Affirms Israel’s security
The resolution would support Israel’s right to self-defense and long-term security, along with a durable cease-fire.
- Condemns antisemitism
It would condemn antisemitism in the United States and around the world, including in K-12 schools and on college campuses, and commit to combating it.
The resolution says the October 7 attacks killed more than 1,200 people, involved the taking of 251 hostages, and were followed by a sharp rise in antisemitism. It also describes the war as causing devastation across the region.
The resolution says the phased agreement halted fighting and set terms for a durable end to the war. Its position on carrying out that framework concerns the prospects for a lasting cease-fire, humanitarian assistance, reconstruction, and Gaza’s future governance.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 6, 2026HOUSEOCT 6, 2026By Rep. Gottheimer with 44 original cosponsorsReferred to Foreign Affairs
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeOCT 6, 2026FOREIGN AFFAIRS NOWOCT 6, 2026In committee for 2 daysNo hearing yet
- 2 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- OCT 62026OCT 6, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- OCT 62026OCT 6, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 19 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 13 members.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 13 members.
Rep. Gottheimer’s record: sponsored 98 bills this Congress. 2 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Jake AuchinclossD-MA-4ORIGINAL
- Don BaconR-NE-2ORIGINAL
- Wesley BellD-MO-1ORIGINAL
- Steve CohenD-TN-9ORIGINAL
- Donald G. DavisD-NC-1ORIGINAL
- Randy FineR-FL-6ORIGINAL
- Brian K. FitzpatrickR-PA-1ORIGINAL
- Lizzie FletcherD-TX-7ORIGINAL
- Lois FrankelD-FL-22ORIGINAL
- Laura GillenD-NY-4ORIGINAL
- Daniel S. GoldmanD-NY-10ORIGINAL
- Steven HorsfordD-NV-4ORIGINAL
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