Israel and Gaza
93 bills and resolutions in the 119th Congress. 9 passed a chamber; 1 became law.
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S.Res. 72 A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
Passed the Senate
Sponsor Lindsey Graham (R). 5 cosponsors. Introduced Feb 11, 2025. Matched on the CRS subjects Arab-Israeli relations; Israel; Palestinians.
S.Res. 72 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. The resolution also (1) calls on the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and elsewhere; and (2) supports Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.
S.Res. 938 A resolution to honor the Americans killed by Hamas terrorists and their affiliates on and after October 7, 2023, to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to seek legal justice on behalf of their families, and for other purposes.
Passed the Senate
Sponsor Rick Scott (R). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Sep 30, 2026. Matched on the CRS subject Israel.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Got a roll call vote
Sponsor Chris Van Hollen (D). 25 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 14, 2026. Matched on its title.
- Senate, Sep 29, 2026: On the Motion to Discharge. Yes 47, No 51, 2 other.
S.Res. 852 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution requests that the Department of State provide Congress with an unclassified statement regarding Israel's human rights practices.
The resolution specifies that the statement should include certain elements, including (1) all credible information concerning the alleged killing of nine specified U.S. citizens and any other U.S. citizens by the Israeli Defense Forces, Israeli security forces, or Israeli settlers in 2022 or later; (2) all credible information concerning the identities of potential suspects in the killings; and (3) details on any steps taken by Israeli authorities to investigate the killings and hold accountable those responsible.
The statement should also include other elements, such as assessments of U.S. citizens currently held in Israeli prisons and the human rights situation of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention in the West Bank.
H.Res. 537 Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Got a roll call vote
Sponsor Al Green (D). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Jun 24, 2025. Matched on the CRS subjects Arab-Israeli relations; Israel.
- House, Jun 24, 2025: On Motion to Table. Yes 339, No 77, 8 other.
H.Res. 537 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The resolution sets forth one article of impeachment concerning abuse of presidential powers by usurping Congress's power to declare war.
S.Res. 227 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.
Passed committee
Sponsor Jacky Rosen (D). 15 cosponsors. Introduced May 14, 2025. Matched on the CRS subjects Arab-Israeli relations; Gaza Strip; Israel.
S.Res. 227 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution condemns Hamas in the harshest terms for its attacks on Israel and demands that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages. The resolution also (1) expresses sympathy to the hostages, those wounded, and their families; and (2) mourns those killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and during captivity.
H.Res. 473 Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Introduced
Sponsor Pramila Jayapal (D). 125 cosponsors. Introduced Jun 4, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 473 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' grave concern with (1) the humanitarian crisis and acute suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and (2) the suffering of the hostages and hostage families.
The resolution also calls on the White House, the Department of State, and other relevant federal agencies to use all available diplomatic tools to bring about the release of the hostages, the disbursement of food and humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, and a durable end to the Gaza conflict.
H.Res. 795 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.
Introduced
Sponsor Josh Gottheimer (D). 68 cosponsors. Introduced Oct 8, 2025. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 438 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.
Introduced
Sponsor Joni Ernst (R). 52 cosponsors. Introduced Oct 7, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 1618 Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Introduced
Sponsor Josh Gottheimer (D). 45 cosponsors. Introduced Oct 6, 2026. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 224 A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Introduced
Sponsor Peter Welch (D). 45 cosponsors. Introduced May 13, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 521 Standing with Israel as it works to dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defends itself against Iranian attacks on civilians.
Introduced
Sponsor Claudia Tenney (R). 31 cosponsors. Introduced Jun 17, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 413 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.
Introduced
Sponsor Haley Stevens (D). 29 cosponsors. Introduced May 14, 2025. Matched on the CRS subjects Arab-Israeli relations; Gaza Strip; Israel.
H.Res. 588 Condemning the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" as a call to violence against Israeli and Jewish people across the world and urging United States national, State, and local leaders to condemn it as such.
Introduced
Sponsor Rudy Yakym (R). 28 cosponsors. Introduced Jul 17, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 876 Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Introduced
Sponsor Rashida Tlaib (D). 21 cosponsors. Introduced Nov 13, 2025. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 307 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
Introduced
Sponsor John Cornyn (R). 16 cosponsors. Introduced Jun 26, 2025. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 68 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
Introduced
Sponsor Timothy Kaine (D). 13 cosponsors. Introduced Feb 10, 2025. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 68 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution states it is the sense of the Senate that the United States will not deploy U.S. Armed Forces, risk U.S. lives, or use U.S. funds to take over Gaza.
H.Res. 411 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the enduring alliance between the United States and Israel and the necessity of expanding defense cooperation to address evolving threats.
Introduced
Sponsor Jack Bergman (R). 12 cosponsors. Introduced May 14, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 839 Condemning Hamas for assassinating innocent Palestinians.
Introduced
Sponsor Josh Gottheimer (D). 11 cosponsors. Introduced Oct 28, 2025. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 410 A resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine, as consistent with international law and the principles of a two-state solution, alongside a secure State of Israel.
Introduced
Sponsor Jeff Merkley (D). 9 cosponsors. Introduced Sep 18, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 554 Supporting President Trump's decisive actions to dismantle Iran's nuclear weapons program and affirming unwavering support for the State of Israel's right to self-defense.
Introduced
Sponsor Michael Baumgartner (R). 5 cosponsors. Introduced Jun 27, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 1339 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Introduced
Sponsor Marlin Stutzman (R). 4 cosponsors. Introduced Jun 3, 2026. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 1339 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This resolution expresses support for the relationship between the United States and Israel.
Specifically, this resolution commends Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to transition the relationship between the United States and Israel toward mutual cooperation and joint investment, expresses gratitude to Israel for its partnership with the United States in military operations against Iran, and condemns antisemitism in all its forms.
H.Res. 852 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel maintains sovereignty over the Temple Mount and recognizing the importance of religious freedom for all on the Temple Mount.
Introduced
Sponsor Claudia Tenney (R). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Oct 31, 2025. Matched on its title.
S.Res. 326 A resolution remembering the 33rd anniversary of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aries on March 17, 1992, and the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association building in Buenos Aires on July 18, 1994, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for victims of the attacks.
Introduced
Sponsor John Curtis (R). 1 cosponsor. Introduced Jul 17, 2025. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 1092 Condemning Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence, and related human rights abuses in the West Bank, and calling for accountability and specific United States policy responses to deter further violations and protect the viability of a negotiated two-State solution.
Introduced
Sponsor Ro Khanna (D). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Mar 2, 2026. Matched on its title.
H.Res. 1146 Standing with the people of Lebanon against the illegal invasion, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing perpetrated by the State of Israel.
Introduced
Sponsor Rashida Tlaib (D). 0 cosponsors. Introduced Mar 27, 2026. Matched on its title.