House condemns Sydney antisemitic shooting, reaffirms religious freedom
H.Res. 956 — Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities. · Filed by Gregory Meeks (D-NY) · 21 cosponsors · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's condemnation of an antisemitic shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025. The resolution offers condolences to victims and their families, affirms the right to worship freely and safely, reiterates U.S. commitment to combating antisemitism and terrorism, and calls on Australia to address rising antisemitism and protect its Jewish community. It changes no law and creates no new obligations.
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing moral condemnation of a specific violent attack and reaffirming U.S. values regarding religious freedom and opposition to antisemitism. It performs no legislative function—it is a statement of principle and solidarity.
Who it affects
The resolution itself creates no direct benefit or cost to ordinary Americans—it is a statement of values and solidarity. However, it does place on the record a clear U.S.