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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 148· Senate(119-SRES-148)

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.

Rep. Barrasso
Age: 74 years
Wyoming
Introduced
3/27/2025
Last activity
3/31/2025 — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsored by
John Barrasso
Cosponsors
Republican - 52Democrat - 45
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution honors the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, a former Senator from the State of Wyoming. It details his personal background, including his education at the University of Wyoming and his military service in the Army. The text outlines his extensive career in public service, ranging from the Wyoming House of Representatives to serving as a U.S. Senator. It highlights his leadership roles, such as serving as Chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Additionally, the resolution notes his focus on issues like national debt, entitlement reform, and veteran affairs. Finally, the Senate expresses its sorrow regarding his death and requests that the resolution be shared with the House of Representatives and his family.