Bill · H.Res. 702· House(119-HRES-702)
Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 73 - 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 expresses strong condemnation regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. The text describes Kirk as a devoted husband, father, and the founder of Turning Point USA. It notes that he was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour. The resolution applauds the service of first responders and medical teams who responded to the event. Additionally, it offers condolences to the Kirk family. Finally, it reaffirms the commitment to protecting the rights of Americans to peacefully assemble and express political views.
Yes
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
The resolution reaffirms the commitment to protecting the rights of Americans to express their political views without fear of violence.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+5
The resolution reaffirms the commitment to protecting the rights of Americans to express their political views without fear of violence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of First Responders: The resolution applauds the quick response and dedicated service of first responders and hospital medical teams (Section 2).
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Condolences to the Bereaved: The resolution expresses sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Kirk family (Section 3).
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Protection of Civil Liberties: The resolution reaffirms a commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and express political views without fear of violence (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2025
- 68 Cosponsors added.
- 9/11/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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