Bill · S.Res. 275· Senate(119-SRES-275)
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- 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 memory of the 49 victims killed during the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. The text notes the attack was inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and targeted the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities. It recognizes the resilience shown by the Orlando community in the aftermath of the event. The resolution commemorates the victims and offers condolences to their families, loved ones, and friends. Additionally, it honors the survivors and pledges resolve against terrorism and hate. Finally, it expresses gratitude to the law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the tragedy.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution specifically highlights the Hispanic community as a target of the attack.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+3
The resolution offers formal commemoration and support for the LGBTQ community following the attack.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+3
The resolution provides formal recognition and solidarity for the LGBTQ community following a targeted attack.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of Victims: The resolution commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack, providing a formal recognition of their lives (Section 1).
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Support for Families and Friends: The Senate offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of those who were killed (Section 1).
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Recognition of Survivors: The resolution honors the dozens of survivors of the attack (Section 2).
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Gratitude for First Responders: It expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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 Hispanic Americans+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+3
- 6/18/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida