Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 876
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-11-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2025-11-19T16:38:59Z
AI-Generated Summary
## Purpose This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should officially recognize the State of Israel as having committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. It calls on the U.S. government to take specific steps to prevent and punish such acts, consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.
## Key Provisions
- Declares U.S. policy to prevent and punish genocide wherever it occurs.
- States that the U.S. recognizes Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- Directs the U.S. to meet its obligations by:
- Stopping transfers of arms and equipment to Israel where there is reason to believe they could be used in genocide.
- Ensuring Israel follows orders from the International Court of Justice.
- Investigating and prosecuting individuals or companies involved in genocide-related acts.
- Imposing sanctions on those facilitating genocide.
- Cooperating with the International Criminal Court and lifting related U.S. sanctions.
- Calls for using U.S. influence in the United Nations to advance genocide prevention efforts.
- Requires robust funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees to address humanitarian needs in Gaza.
The resolution includes numerous background statements citing death and injury figures, destruction of infrastructure, statements by Israeli officials, and conclusions from international organizations and experts.
## Significant Changes to Existing Law This is a non-binding resolution and does not amend any statutes. It references the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 and U.S. ratification of the Genocide Convention but introduces no new legal requirements or modifications to existing U.S. law.
## Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Would guide the executive branch on foreign aid, arms sales, and diplomatic actions, potentially affecting the Departments of State and Defense.
- Citizens: Could influence U.S. involvement in sanctions, investigations, or restrictions on private entities supporting certain activities.
- International relations: May strain ties with Israel, affect U.S. standing at the United Nations, and impact cooperation with the International Criminal Court.
## Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of Congress and the executive branch.
- The State of Israel and its government officials.
- Palestinian residents of Gaza.
- International organizations including the United Nations, International Court of Justice, and International Criminal Court.
- U.S. companies and individuals involved in arms transfers or related activities.
- Humanitarian aid groups such as UNRWA.
## Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution invokes U.S. treaty obligations under the Genocide Convention and customary international law, as well as orders from the International Court of Justice. It raises questions about separation of powers, as foreign policy and recognition of international crimes are typically handled by the executive branch. Politically, it represents a formal congressional statement on a highly contested international conflict.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (21)
Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Recent Actions
- 2025-11-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2025-11-13: Submitted in House
- 2025-11-13: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza. — issued 2025-11-13 — PDF (12 pages)