# 118-hres-885: Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.

118-hres-885, Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA); status Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hres-885
- Congress: 118
- Title: Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced: 2023-11-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] (D-FL), 2023-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2023-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2023-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2023-11-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2023-11-28T00:00:00.000Z

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- 118-hr-5917: Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act
- 118-hr-4709: U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2023

## Sources
- [118-hres-885 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/885)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hres-885 (as of 2026-10-15).