S.Res. 227 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on Foreign Relations, May 14, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryResolution condemning Hamas attacks and demanding hostage release
This resolution expresses the strongest disapproval of Hamas for its attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. It calls on Hamas to immediately release all remaining hostages and return them safely. The resolution also expresses sympathy for the hostages and wounded, their families, and mourns those killed.
How it affects you
This is a symbolic statement rather than a law that changes how government works or affects your daily life. It represents Congress's position on the attacks and hostage situation.
Read the official summary (Reported to Senate, Jun 18, 2025)
This resolution condemns Hamas in the harshest terms for its attacks on Israel and demands that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages. The resolution also (1) expresses sympathy to the hostages, those wounded, and their families; and (2) mourns those killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and during captivity.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 227
RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) · Introduced May 14, 2025 · International Affairs · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 18, 2025: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.