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119 · HRES 800 Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh.

A simple House resolution, introduced October 10, 2025, offering condolences for the 1985 killing of civil-rights advocate Alex Odeh and directing formal expressions of sympathy; it does not change law or spending and now sits in committee.

Published
11 Oct 2025
Updated
11 Oct 2025
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Headline Summary

A condolence resolution from the U.S. House honoring Alex Odeh, a civil-rights advocate killed in 1985, and formally expressing sympathy to his family and community.

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What It Does

H. Res. 800 expresses the House’s sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh, recognizes him as a victim of domestic terrorism, and offers condolences to his family and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. It instructs the House Clerk to send the resolution to the Senate and provide a copy to his family, and states that when the House adjourns on the day of adoption, it will do so in his memory. This is a simple resolution—an official statement of sentiment—not a bill that changes law or funding.

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Why It Matters

  • It publicly acknowledges a past act of domestic terrorism and honors a civil-rights advocate’s life and work.
  • It signals the House’s recognition of the impact of the 1985 bombing on Odeh’s family and on Arab-American communities.
  • Because it is symbolic and nonbinding, it conveys sentiment without creating new programs, penalties, or costs.
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Who’s For It

  • Sponsors: Rep. Lou Correa (introduced the resolution) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (listed as submitting alongside).
  • Likely supporters: Members who favor commemorative and condolence resolutions or who wish to recognize Odeh’s civil-rights work. (Specific cosponsors and statements have not been recorded in the provided text.)
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Who’s Against It

  • No opponents are identified in the text provided.
  • Because it does not change policy or spending, formal opposition is uncommon for this type of memorial resolution; however, recorded objections—if any—would emerge during committee or floor consideration.
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What’s Next

Status: Introduced in the House on October 10, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Next steps could include committee consideration and a House floor vote. If adopted, it becomes an official House statement; it does not go to the President or change federal law.

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Tone

Neutral, factual, and easy to read—aimed at giving a quick, clear understanding for anyone who doesn’t follow Congress closely.

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