Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.Res. 1621, is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It expresses sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh. The resolution details Odeh's life, including his birth in Palestine, his residence in California, his work as a peace activist promoting civil liberties for Arab-Americans and human rights globally, and his role as a poet and lecturer. It notes he was killed by a pipe bomb in 1985 while serving as the Southern California Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and that those responsible have not been brought to justice.
If passed, the resolution would formally acknowledge Odeh's death as a victim of domestic terrorism, express sympathy to his family and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and instruct the Clerk of the House to communicate this to the Senate and transmit a copy to his family. The House of Representatives would also adjourn on the day of passage as a mark of respect to his memory. This resolution was introduced by Representative Luis Correa and co-sponsored by Representative Rashida Tlaib. It has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1621 do?
- This bill, H.Res. 1621, is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It expresses sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh. The resolution details Odeh's life, including his birth in Palestine, his residence in California, his work as a peace activist promoting civil liberties for Arab-Americans and human rights globally, and his role as a poet and lecturer. It notes he was killed by a pipe bomb in 1985 while serving as the Southern California Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and that those responsible have not been brought to justice. If passed, the resolution would formally acknowledge Odeh's death as a victim of domestic terrorism, express sympathy to his family and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and instruct the Clerk of the House to communicate this to the Senate and transmit a copy to his family. The House of Representatives would also adjourn on the day of passage as a mark of respect to his memory. This resolution was introduced by Representative Luis Correa and co-sponsored by Representative Rashida Tlaib. It has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Has H.Res. 1621 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.Res. 1621 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1621?
- H.Res. 1621 was sponsored by Rep. Luis Correa [D-CA46] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1621?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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