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H.Res. 798 · 118th Congress · Education

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.

Passed a chamber Introduced Nov 1, 2023 Latest action Nov 2, 2023

What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Nov 2, 2023 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

DateQuestionParty split (yea)Result
Nov 2, 2023
House roll 573
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedCondemning 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
D 183–22 · R 213–1
Passed
396–23

Latest action

Nov 2, 2023 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.