# 119-hres-956: Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.

119-hres-956, Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-956
- Congress: 119
- Title: Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Condemns an antisemitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney and affirms U.S. solidarity with the Jewish community.** The resolution would express condolences to victims and families, reaffirm the right to worship safely, commit the United States to combating antisemitism and terrorism, and urge the Australian Government to take action to protect its Jewish community. - Victims and families: Offers formal condolences and recognizes the loss, injury, and terror caused during a sacred religious observance. - Jewish communities worldwide: Declares U.S. moral and diplomatic support and identifies the attack as targeted because of Jewish identity. - Religious worshippers: Affirms the right of all people to worship freely and safely, highlighting protections for religious gatherings. - Australia and policymakers: Calls on the Australian Government to address rising antisemitism and strengthen protections for Jewish citizens.

## Cosponsors (21)

- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] (D-FL), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2026-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-956 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/956)

## Related
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-1993: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1993)
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-956 (as of 2026-04-21).