Expressing the need of all Americans, even when they care most deeply or disagree most strongly, to settle their political differences without resorting to threats or violence of any kind.

Bill: 118-hres-1382
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2024-07-24
Policy area: Congress
Latest action: action_date: 2024-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summaries:

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1382 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2024 Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the need of all Americans, even when they care most deeply or disagree most strongly, to settle their political differences without resorting to threats or violence of any kind.

Whereas, over the past decade, there has been a steady increase in political violence across the United States; Whereas, on January 8, 2011, a domestic terrorist opened fire on then—Representative Gabby Giffords and killed 6 people and injured 12 others; Whereas, on June 14, 2017, a domestic terrorist opened fire on Republican members of Congress at a baseball practice, gravely wounding Representative Steve Scalise and staff who were present; Whereas threats made against election officials, judges, and lawmakers have increased nearly tenfold since 2016 according to United States Capitol Police; Whereas political violence poses an existential threat to democracy and American ideals; Whereas the assassination attempt against former President Donald J. Trump must be categorically condemned by everyone who believes in democracy; Whereas President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., said, There is no place in America for this kind of violence. We must unite as a nation to condemn it ; Whereas former President Donald J. Trump said, In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win ; and Whereas the threat of potential spiraling violence after former President Trump’s assassination attempt are a threat to United States ideals: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to recognizes the critical need for political leaders of both parties and at all levels of government, to condemn political violence consistently and often.