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.
SRES 227 is a non-binding Senate resolution strongly condemning Hamas for its October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and demanding the immediate release of all 58 remaining hostages held in Gaza. It specifically calls for Hamas to provide medical care, release hostages including four U.S. citizens (Itay Chen, Omer Neutra, Judi Weinstein, and Gad Haggai), and return them safely. The resolution cites Hamas's actions as violations of international law, including the Geneva Conventions, and expresses sympathy for victims and their families. It does not create new laws or funding but formally expresses the Senate's position and urges the White House to continue efforts for hostage releases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 14, 2025
Last action Jun 18, 2025
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Jun 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
May 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2931)
upper
May 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
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Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
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Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
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Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Ossoff
DDemocratic
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