Legislative Round-Up (10-9-25)
1. Bills, Resolutions
2. Letters
3. Hearings & Markups
4. Selected Members on the Record
5. Selected Media & Press releases/Statements
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1. Bills & Resolutions
Related to 2-year anniversary of 10/7/23 Hamas attack on Israel
- (CONDEMNING HAMAS FOR 10/7 ATTACK, STANDING NOW AND FOREVER WITH ISRAEL, & CONDEMNING US PROTESTERS FOR PALESTINIAN LIVES/RIGHTS) S. Res. 438 [resolution text]: Introduced 10/7/25 by Ernst (R-IA) and 52 cosponsors (51 Republicans and 1 Democrat — Fetterman, D-PA — seriously, did you even need to ask?), “A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas’s ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.” Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Also see: press release – Ernst Leads Effort Condemning Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attacks. Also see: Senators mark second anniversary of Oct. 7 attack with resolution condemning Hamas (New York Post 10/7/25)
- (LINKING 10/7 ANNIVERSARY TO CONDEMNING ANTISEMITISM) S. Res. 439 [resolution text]: Introduced 10/7/25 by Welch (D-VT), “A resolution condemning antisemitic hatred on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023.” Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Also see: press release – On Second Anniversary of Hamas’ Attack on Israel, Welch Files Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Hatred
- (SLAMMING HAMAS, ABSOLVING ISRAEL OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTIONS POST-10/7, ATTACKING PROTESTERS FOR PALESTINIAN LIVES/RIGHTS IN THE US & AROUND THE WORLD & CONFLATING PROTEST WITH VIOLENCE/TERROR, TOUTING US & ISRAELI HUMANITARIAN AID FOR PALESTINIANS IN GAZA, ETC…) H. Res. 795: Introduced 10/8/25 by Gottheimer (D-NJ) and 65 bipartisan cosponsors, “Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Per Gottheimer’s press release, the resolution is endorsed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Jewish Women International, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), Hadassah, and the National Council of Jewish Women.
- (HONORING SOLDIERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN ATTACK ON IRAN) S. Res. 437 [resolution text]: Introduced 10/6/25 by Schmitt (R-MO) and 12 cosponsors (all Republicans), “A resolution honoring the pilots, maintainers, analysts, sailors, support aircraft, and families, among various other essential groups involved in the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.” Submitted in the Senate 106/25, and considered/agreed to that same day by Unanimous Consent. Also see: press release – Senator Schmitt’s Resolution Honoring Servicemembers Involved in Operation Midnight Hammer Passes Senate...