Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR55: SUPPORT-ISRAEL
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
Expresses reflecting on the heinous Hamas terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, and remembers the lives of the civilians, soldiers, and defenders who expressed unwavering support for the State of Israel. Extends sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this brutal assault, including the families of the 46 American citizens who lost their lives. Expresses standing steadfast in the face of terrorism and violent acts and remaining committed to lasting peace and stability for the State of Israel.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 22, 2025:
HR0055LRB104 09528 LAW 19591 r HR0055 LRB104 09528 LAW 19591 r HR0055 LRB104 09528 LAW 19591 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, On October 7, 2023, Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization, launched a brutal terrorist attack upon the civilians of the State of Israel; and WHEREAS, The attack followed countless other terrorist acts by Hamas against the State of Israel and its civilians, and this cross-border assault included thousands of rockets fired by Hamas into Israel and numerous terrorist incursions into the streets and homes of Israeli civilians; and WHEREAS, As a result of this heinous attack, more than 1,200 men, women, and children were killed and thousands more were wounded; more than 200 Israelis and foreign nationals of more than 30 countries, including U.S. citizens, have been abducted and brutalized by Hamas terrorists, and rapes, torture, and murders of abducted civilians have been reported; and WHEREAS, As of January 19, 2025, U.S. officials have reported that 46 American citizens had been killed in the brutal assault, with 251 hostages being taken in the attack on October 7, 2023; of those, hostages, including four U.S. citizens believed to be alive and the bodies of three U.S. citizens, have yet to be released and remain captive today; HR0055- 2 -LRB104 09528 LAW 19591 r HR0055 - 2 - LRB104 09528 LAW 19591 r …
Sponsors
- Tony M. McCombie (R, 89) · primary sponsor
- Michael Coffey (R, 95)
- Ryan Spain (R, 73)
- Martin J. Moylan (D)
- Brad Halbrook (R, 107)
- Anthony DeLuca (D, 80)
- Norine K. Hammond (R, 94)
- Michael J. Kelly (D, 15)
- Blaine Wilhour (R, 110)
- Kyle Moore (R, 99)
- John M. Cabello (R, 90)
- Amy L. Grant (R, 47)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Rules Committee
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
Common questions
- What is HR55?
- HR55 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): SUPPORT-ISRAEL.
- What does HR55 do?
- Expresses reflecting on the heinous Hamas terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, and remembers the lives of the civilians, soldiers, and defenders who expressed unwavering support for the State of Israel. Extends sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this brutal assault, including the families of the 46 American citizens who lost their lives. Expresses standing steadfast in the face of terrorism and violent acts and remaining committed to lasting peace and stability for the State of Israel.
- What is the status of HR55?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Rules Committee (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR55?
- Tony M. McCombie (R, 89), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR55?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=55&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114
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