Contact Congress about 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.

The Senate would formally condemn Hamas for the October 7 attacks and demand the release of all remaining hostages. The resolution also urges the White House to keep working to free them, including U.S. citizens. It does not change the law.

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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. is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.

Latest action on S.Res. 227: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects hostages held by Hamas and the families waiting for them. It also matters to U.S. citizens held hostage or killed, U.S. officials working on hostage releases, and advocates using Senate statements to push for action. For the wider public, the resolution shows where the Senate stands, but it does not directly change anyone’s legal rights or duties.

Why this matters: This matters because dozens of hostages remain captive, and the Senate is calling for their release in clear public terms. The resolution can help families and advocates point to an official Senate position when they press for action. It also signals how the Senate views Hamas, hostage-taking, and the October 7 attacks. Still, the resolution is nonbinding, so it cannot force Hamas or the White House to act.

Key provisions in S.Res. 227

• The resolution condemns Hamas for the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. It says Hamas killed and wounded thousands of people.
• Hamas and other groups took more than 250 hostages from over 20 countries. The hostages included children, adults, and older people.
• The resolution says 196 hostages have been released or rescued. It says 58 remain captive, including four U.S. nationals named in the text.
• Hostages were reportedly held underground with little food or water. The resolution also describes physical abuse, mental torment, and limited air.
• The resolution cites reports that hostages faced sexual violence and psychological torture, meaning severe mental abuse meant to break or frighten them.

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Questions people ask about S.Res. 227

What is S.Res. 227?

The Senate would formally condemn Hamas for the October 7 attacks and demand the release of all remaining hostages. The resolution also urges the White House to keep working to free them, including U.S. citizens. It does not change the law.

How do I support or oppose S.Res. 227?

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Who should I contact about S.Res. 227?

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