# 119-sres-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.

119-sres-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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-438
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-438
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-07
- Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 52
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Israel's survival and the safe return of hostages** are the central goals this resolution would promote by condemning Iran-backed Hamas for the October 7, 2023 attacks and urging a political outcome that ends Hamas's ability to reconstitute leadership. - Families of victims and hostages: Notes the attack killed about 1,200 people, including roughly 40 U.S. citizens, and that 251 people were taken hostage. It calls for the return of all remaining hostages, including the remains of U.S. citizens Omer Neutra and Itay Chen. - Jewish Americans and public safety: Condemns destructive antisemitic protests in the United States that damaged property, tore down and burned American flags, and threatened the safety of Jewish Americans. - U.S. policy toward Israel and Hamas: Calls out Hamas as an Iran-backed, U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization whose charter calls for Israel's destruction. It affirms Israel's right to defend itself, supports destroying Hamas's ability to reconstitute leadership, and commends ongoing cease-fire negotiations.

## Cosponsors (52)

- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (R-WI), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (R-KY), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-438 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/438)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-438 (as of 2026-04-21).