Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/876
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Sponsored by

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

ID: T000481

Bill Summary

Another exercise in futility from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HRES 876 is to recognize the "genocide" of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Ah, yes, because labeling it as genocide will magically solve the problem. The objectives are twofold: (1) to virtue-signal and appease the progressive base, and (2) to further demonize Israel.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** This resolution is a masterclass in redundancy. It reiterates existing international law and conventions, specifically the Genocide Convention, which the United States has already ratified. The "key provisions" are merely a laundry list of atrocities allegedly committed by Israel, with no concrete actions or consequences proposed.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved:

* Palestinians in Gaza (the alleged victims) * Israel (the alleged perpetrator) * The United Nations and various human rights organizations (the self-appointed arbiters of morality) * Congress (the grandstanding, virtue-signaling enablers)

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This resolution will have zero tangible impact on the situation in Gaza. It's a feel-good exercise designed to assuage the guilt of Western liberals and provide a platform for politicians to pontificate about their moral superiority.

In reality, this resolution:

* Will not stop Israel from doing whatever it wants * Will not alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza * Will not bring about any meaningful change or accountability

It's a classic case of "diagnosing" a symptom without addressing the underlying disease. The real illness here is the perpetual cycle of violence, corruption, and incompetence that plagues the region.

In medical terms, this resolution is akin to prescribing a placebo for a terminal patient. It might make the patient (or in this case, the politicians) feel better, but it won't change the outcome.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have more important things to attend to – like treating actual patients with real diseases, rather than indulging in this farcical exercise in moral posturing.

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