Bills · SRES 288
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 288Violent crimeFirst Amendment rights
A resolution 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 commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
INTRO JUN 18· LAST ACTION JAN 7
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3MIN
COSPONSORS
40BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it serves as an official and unanimous statement from the Senate acknowledging and condemning a specific type of violence – attacks motivated by antisemitism and extremist ideologies against Jewish people. While it doesn't change any laws or create new government programs, it signals the Senate's official stance and moral support for combating such hatred.
If adopted, it sends a message to both victims and perpetrators that the Senate is aware of these issues and committed to addressing them, potentially encouraging more robust enforcement or public discourse. If the Senate did not pass such a resolution, it might be perceived as a lack of official concern or a missed opportunity to stand against hate and affirm core American values.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate strongly condemns recent violent, ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals, specifically highlighting an incident in Boulder, Colorado.
This provision officially recognizes and denounces specific acts of violence, providing a formal statement of the Senate's stance against such incidents.
PROVISION 02
The resolution recognizes these attacks as part of a disturbing trend of aggression against Jewish people in the U.S.
It broadens the condemnation beyond single events to acknowledge a pattern of antisemitic violence, indicating a systemic concern.
PROVISION 03
The Senate reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to peacefully assemble and practice their faith without fear.
This reiterates core American freedoms and principles, emphasizing their importance in the face of violence.
PROVISION 04
It calls on Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate and prosecute all incidents of this nature.
This urges practical action from law enforcement to ensure accountability for perpetrators of antisemitic violence.
PROVISION 05
The resolution urges elected officials, community leaders, and civil society to speak out against antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
This encourages a broader societal response and public education campaign against hate and extremism.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 40
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
47
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 56%
DEM 11 REP 28 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJAN 7
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 7
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 7
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 6/18/2025 S3474)
JUN 18
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 288
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJun 18, 2025
Last actionJan 7, 2026
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 288Violent crimeFirst Amendment rights
A resolution 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 commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 7, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
40
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
