# 119-sres-938: A resolution to honor the Americans killed by Hamas terrorists and their affiliates on and after October 7, 2023, to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to seek legal justice on behalf of their families, and for other purposes.

119-sres-938, A resolution to honor the Americans killed by Hamas terrorists and their affiliates on and after October 7, 2023, to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to seek legal justice on behalf of their families, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-22).

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- As of: 2026-10-22
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-938
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution to honor the Americans killed by Hamas terrorists and their affiliates on and after October 7, 2023, to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to seek legal justice on behalf of their families, and for other purposes.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-22

## Summary

**This resolution centers on continued diplomatic and legal efforts to secure justice for American hostages and victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.** It condemns the assault that killed about 1,200 people, wounded thousands, and took 251 hostages, including dozens of Americans. - Families: It honors and mourns Americans murdered by Hamas and expresses deepest condolences to hostages and families; the resolution notes at least 46 American deaths and lists 40 named victims. - Hostages and returns: It records that seven Americans were released alive and that the last living American hostage was freed on May 12, 2025 after 584 days in captivity, and it notes remains were held in Gaza for more than 760 days. - U.S. response and legal options: It commends sustained high‑level U.S. engagement across administrations and urges using every available diplomatic and legal tool, including civil claims in U.S. courts against perpetrators and certain supporters. - Communication to families: It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an enrolled copy to the Secretary of State for transmission to victims' families and to Americans who were held and later released.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-938 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/938)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-554)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-938 (as of 2026-10-22).