Bill · H.Res. 1417· House(119-HRES-1417)
Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors 4 years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
- Introduced
- 7/2/2026
- Last activity
- 7/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Bradley Schneider
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the Independence Day Parade shooting that took place on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. It honors the seven people who were killed during the attack and acknowledges the many others who were wounded. The document recognizes the brave actions of first responders, health care providers, and community members who responded to the incident. It also commends the various law enforcement agencies and local departments involved in the response. Furthermore, the resolution stands with the survivors and the community as they continue their process of recovery. Finally, it expresses a commitment to work toward reducing gun violence across the United States.
Yes
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+2
The resolution highlights the importance of community counseling and the continued emotional recovery of victims.
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution acknowledges the impact on children and the importance of their recovery and healing.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+1
The resolution expresses a commitment to work toward reducing gun violence across the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration and Honor: The resolution honors the memory of the seven lives lost, including Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, and Eduardo Uvaldo (Resolution, Section 3).
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Support for Survivors: The House expresses hope for the physical and emotional recovery of those injured by the attack (Resolution, Section 6).
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Community Solidarity: The resolution pledges continued support for the City of Highland Park, its elected leaders, and the community as a whole (Resolution, Section 9).
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Recognition of Service: The text commends the courageous actions of individuals who placed themselves in harm's way to protect others during the attack (Resolution, Section 7).
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National Goal: The resolution states a desire to continue working to reduce gun violence in the United States (Resolution, Section 10).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+1
- 7/2/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
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