Sponsors (6)
The resolution clarifies and strengthens the U.S. stance by reaffirming Hamas's terrorist designation and documenting congressional findings, but it risks hardening public opinion and narrowing diplomatic and bipartisan flexibility.
Taxpayers and state governments — reaffirms Hamas's designation as a terrorist organization, supporting continued U.S. counterterrorism measures and diplomatic isolation.
Lawmakers, diplomats, and the public — creates a clear congressional factual record about Hamas's history and threats, which can aid lawmakers and diplomats in policy and diplomatic decision-making.
Taxpayers and state governments — uses inflammatory language and quoted threats that may harden public opinion and limit diplomatic flexibility for de-escalation or negotiation.
Lawmakers and the public — affirming a single narrative about complex events may reduce perceived congressional neutrality and complicate building bipartisan consensus on foreign policy responses.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Records and reiterates findings about Hamas (founding, FTO designation, governance of Gaza, and recent attacks) but does not change law or funding.
States findings and background about Hamas, including its 1987 founding and covenant, the U.S. designation of Hamas as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, Hamas’s role as Gaza’s de facto governing body since 2007, and references to attacks on October 7, 2023 and related statements attributed to Hamas. The text is a non‑binding preamble that does not create legal obligations, provide funding, amend statutes, or set deadlines.
Official title: Affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
Introduced February 11, 2025 by Lindsey O. Graham · Last progress March 13, 2025