Bill · H.Res. 728· House(119-HRES-728)
Condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Brittany Pettersen
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- 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 addresses the violent shooting that took place at Evergreen High School on September 10, 2025. It officially condemns the act of violence committed by a student. The text recognizes the victims, survivors, and the responders who acted during the crisis. Additionally, it expresses condolences and support to the affected families and their local communities. The House of Representatives uses this measure to honor those who helped safeguard lives.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution expresses support and solidarity for students affected by the school shooting tragedy.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors students and young adults affected by the school shooting tragedy.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution expresses solidarity and support for the student victims and survivors of the school shooting.
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 and Staff: The resolution honors the actions of first responders, law enforcement, school safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors who protected people during the attack (Resolution, Section 5).
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Support for Victims and Families: The measure extends deepest condolences and support to the friends and families of the victims and survivors (Resolution, Section s3).
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Community Recognition: The resolution recognizes the strength shown by the Evergreen community in their response to the tragedy (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- 9/16/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1527: Commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
- 119-SRES-396: A resolution condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
- 119-SRES-857: A resolution commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Jason CrowDemocrat · Colorado
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado