A resolution commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 768
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-22: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3024)
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-06T14:43:44Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate resolution commemorates the first anniversary of a violent antisemitic attack on June 1, 2025, during a peaceful walk in Boulder, Colorado, organized to support hostages from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. It expresses sympathy for victims, honors the deceased, and reaffirms opposition to antisemitism and hate-motivated violence.
Key Provisions
- Honors the memory of Karen Diamond, an 82-year-old participant who died on June 25, 2025, from injuries sustained in the attack, and offers condolences to survivors, families, and the affected community.
- Commends the Boulder Jewish community, local leaders, medical personnel, first responders, and the district attorney's office for their rapid response and compassionate actions following the incident.
- Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to fighting antisemitism, terrorism, and all forms of hate-driven violence, while affirming the rights of Jewish Americans to participate in public activities without fear.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces no changes to existing law, as it is a non-binding commemorative measure rather than a bill that amends statutes or creates new legal requirements.
Potential Impacts
- Raises awareness of rising antisemitism in the United States after October 2023, including incidents of harassment and violence.
- May encourage public solidarity events, as noted by the attendance of over 15,000 people at a related Boulder Jewish Festival one week after the attack.
- Has limited direct effects on government agencies or international relations but symbolically supports community resilience and rejection of hate.
Main Stakeholders
- Survivors and families of the attack, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who was injured.
- Members of the Jewish community in Boulder and Colorado.
- Local responders, medical personnel, and officials involved in the aftermath.
- The broader U.S. Senate and public interested in issues of antisemitism and public safety.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The resolution carries no enforceable legal weight and does not alter constitutional rights or obligations. It serves as a political statement reinforcing the Senate's stance against antisemitism and terrorism, without creating new policies or penalties.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Cosponsors (1)
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-22: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3024)
- 2026-06-22: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-06-22: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-06-22: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2768)
- 2026-06-11: Submitted in Senate
Bill Versions
- Commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. — issued 2026-06-22 — PDF (3 pages)
- Commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (3 pages)