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House Resolution Condemning the 1994 AMIA Bombing

Original title: Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and encouraging accountability for the attack.

July 17, 2025

foreign policy human rights terrorism Argentina

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Jul 17, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution serves as an official statement of U.S. congressional policy regarding the unsolved 1994 bombing, which remains a significant point of international diplomatic concern regarding justice and state-sponsored terrorism.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Argentine Jewish community

The community is the primary victim of the 1994 attack addressed by this resolution.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires killed 85 people and injured hundreds, remaining the deadliest terrorist attack in Argentina's history. context

Summary

This resolution formally condemns the 1994 terrorist attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association () community center in Buenos Aires and calls for those responsible to be held accountable.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?

It is a formal expression of condemnation by the House of Representatives regarding the 1994 bombing of the center and a call for justice.

Does this resolution change U.S. law?

No, this is a simple resolution (H.Res.) which expresses the sentiment of the House but does not create new federal law or appropriate funds.

Why It Matters

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Congressional focus on historical accountability

The resolution highlights ongoing congressional interest in seeking accountability for the 1994 AMIA bombing decades after the event.

Argentine Jewish Mutual Association

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

organizationArgentine Jewish Mutual Association“The target of the 1994 terrorist attack in Buenos Aires.”Map →

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