119-HRES-1312 Journalist Public Summary
119 · HRES 1312 Honoring the victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting in San Diego, California, on May 18, 2026.
A nonbinding House resolution honoring the victims of the May 18, 2026 shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, offering condolences, supporting the Muslim community, and condemning Islamophobia; it was introduced on May 21, 2026 and sent to committee, and would not change law if adopted.
Public Summary — H. Res. 1312 (119th Congress)
Headline Summary: A House resolution to honor victims of the May 18, 2026 San Diego mosque shooting, stand with the Muslim community, and condemn Islamophobia.
What It Does: The resolution memorializes three victims by name (Amin Abdullah, Mansour “Abul Izz” Kazhia, and Nader Awad); expresses condolences to families and the community; recognizes the resilience of Muslims in the United States; condemns Islamophobia and anti‑Muslim hate; and affirms solidarity across lines of race, religion, and identity. As a simple House resolution, it expresses the House’s position and does not create programs, appropriate funds, or change law.
Who’s For It:
- Primary sponsor: Rep. Sara Jacobs (D‑CA).
- Seven Democratic co‑sponsors: Reps. André Carson, Mike Levin, Ilhan Omar, Scott Peters, Lateefah Simon, Rashida Tlaib, and Juan Vargas.
- Supporters’ stated aims (as reflected in the text): honor the victims, offer condolences, support those affected, recognize the community’s resilience, and condemn anti‑Muslim hate.
Who’s Against It:
- No public, organized opposition on record as of May 21, 2026.
- Because the resolution includes broader language about the causes of rising Islamophobia, some members may scrutinize or disagree with that framing, but formal positions have not yet been taken.
What’s Next: The resolution was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on May 21, 2026. It awaits committee or floor action. If adopted by a simple majority of the House, it would serve as an official expression of the House’s view and would not advance to the Senate or the President.
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