Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.
Summary
House Resolution 413 is a formal statement by the House of Representatives that officially denounces the mass shooting that took place in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022. The resolution specifically identifies and condemns "Great Replacement Theory" as a white supremacist conspiracy theory used to justify domestic and international terrorism.
As a simple resolution, this measure does not create new laws, mandate spending, or change federal regulations. Instead, its practical impact is to establish an official congressional position against racial injustice and white supremacy, signaling a commitment from lawmakers to prioritize the study and prevention of racially motivated extremist violence.