HRES 795 United States House · 119th Congress

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.

HRES 795 is a non-binding resolution condemning Hamas for the October 7, 2023, attacks that killed over 1,200 people, took 251 hostages (including Americans), and involved sexual violence. It demands Hamas immediately surrender and release all remaining hostages - specifically noting 48 people still held, including two U.S. citizens. The resolution also affirms Israel’s right to self-defense, calls for humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians, and condemns global antisemitism following the attacks. As a symbolic congressional statement, it does not create new laws or alter policies.
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Introduced Oct 8, 2025 Last action Oct 8, 2025
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Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
NJ
5
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Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
NY
2
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Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
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Photo of April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
MD
6
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Photo of Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
CA
32
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Photo of Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
IL
10
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Photo of Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
PA
2
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
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Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
CO
7
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Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
NH
1
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Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
NY
24