Contact Congress about 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.
The House would formally condemn Hamas and call for all remaining hostages to be released. The resolution also backs Israel’s self-defense, supports aid for Palestinian civilians, and condemns antisemitism.
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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. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.Res. 795: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: This resolution mainly affects how Congress speaks about the conflict, not what people are legally required to do. It matters most to hostages and their families, Israelis facing attacks, Palestinian civilians who need aid, Jewish communities facing antisemitism, and U.S. officials working with allies and international groups.
Why this matters: This matters because it shows where the House stands during an ongoing war and hostage crisis. It does not change law, but it can shape public pressure and U.S. messaging. It also connects the conflict to two other concerns: aid for Palestinian civilians and rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad.
Key provisions in H.Res. 795
- Hamas is a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. The resolution says its charter calls for Israel’s destruction.
- The resolution describes what happened on October 7, 2023. It includes killings, kidnappings, rocket attacks, and hostages from many countries, including Americans.
- The resolution also covers later fighting in the region. It mentions Hezbollah, Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, and U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- Earlier talks led to cease-fires and some hostages being freed, including several Americans. The resolution says 48 hostages are still held, including 2 Americans.
- The United States and regional partners have sent humanitarian aid to civilians. The resolution says they used systems meant to keep aid away from Hamas.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.Res. 795
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Questions people ask about H.Res. 795
- What is H.Res. 795?
- The House would formally condemn Hamas and call for all remaining hostages to be released. The resolution also backs Israel’s self-defense, supports aid for Palestinian civilians, and condemns antisemitism.
- How do I support or oppose H.Res. 795?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.Res. 795?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 795 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
