Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 488

Condemning the Terrorist Attack in Boulder, Colorado

Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.

10 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

The House of Representatives officially condemned a June 2025 attack in Boulder, Colorado, where a man used homemade explosives to target people peacefully marching to support hostages held by Hamas. The attack injured at least 14 people, including a survivor of the Holocaust.
The resolution highlights that the attacker was an Egyptian citizen who stayed in the U.S. after his tourist visa expired. It points out that he had applied for asylum but remained in the country illegally after his authorized stay ended, despite several previous encounters with local police.
Congress is using this resolution to argue for stricter background checks on people applying for visas. They want to ensure that anyone entering the country does not support terrorism or hold views that promote violence against specific groups of people.
The measure also emphasizes that local, state, and federal police must work together and share information to stop future attacks. It expresses thanks to the officers and immigration officials who work to keep the country safe.

Milestones

1 milestone10 actions

Jun 9, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 9, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 113, 6 Present (Roll no. 158). (text: CR H2542)

Jun 9, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 113, 6 Present (Roll no. 158). (text: CR H2542)

Jun 9, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2558-2559)

Jun 9, 2025House

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.