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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 695· House(119-HRES-695)

Honoring Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah.

Rep. Mills
Age: 46 years
Florida
Introduced
9/10/2025
Last activity
9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Cory Mills
Cosponsors
Republican - 61Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 was introduced to honor Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. The text states that a gunman opened fire at a Turning Point USA event hosted by Kirk at Utah Valley University. The House of Representatives intends to condemn this political assassination in the strongest possible terms. Additionally, the resolution offers condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased. It also recognizes the service of security teams, first responders, and healthcare professionals. Finally, it reaffirms the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and the importance of a democracy where violence cannot silence American voices.

Yes

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5

    The text explicitly reaffirms the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble.

  • Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+5

    The resolution reaffirms the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and the principle that violence should not silence American voices.

The opposite

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-1

    The resolution condemns a specific act of gun violence but does not propose any new regulations or control measures.

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?-1

    The resolution addresses a shooting event but does not contain any policy impacts for gun owners.