H.Res. 481 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
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 House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Cosponsors: 70 (15 D, 55 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-11
Introduced: 2025-06-05
Latest action (2025-06-09): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What H.Res. 481 does, in plain terms
This resolution condemns the June 1, 2025, targeted act of terror in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of ideologically motivated violence and reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and practice their faith without fear of violence.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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Graded 2026-10-10
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This resolution is a purely expressive statement condemning violence and reaffirming constitutional protections. It does not authorize any government action, restrict rights, or expand federal power. It is fully consistent with the Constitution.
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✓ Passes · Enumerated powers
The resolution is a non-binding expression of the House's views and does not exercise any enumerated power. It does not authorize spending, regulation, or any other federal action. It is within the House's inherent authority to make statements and resolutions under Article I, Section 1, which vests legislative powers in Congress, and Article I, Section 5, which allows each house to determine its o… -
✓ Passes · Bill of Rights
The resolution does not infringe any right protected by the Bill of Rights. It condemns violence and affirms the rights to peaceful assembly and free exercise of religion under the First Amendment. It does not restrict speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition. -
✓ Passes · Individual sovereignty
The resolution does not restrict any individual's person, property, speech, labor, or belief. It is purely condemnatory and supportive of individual rights. It imposes no burden on any person. -
✓ Passes · Decentralization
The resolution does not consolidate any decision-making authority. It is a statement of opinion and does not preempt state or local action. It does not affect the distribution of powers under the Tenth Amendment. -
✓ Passes · Due process and takings
The resolution does not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, nor does it take any property. It does not affect any legal proceeding or presumption of innocence. It is a statement of condemnation and support, not a legal action.
Sources: Congress.gov: HRES 481 summary
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