Bill · S.Res. 278· Senate(119-SRES-278)
A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families.
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3396; text: CR S3394)
- Sponsored by
- Michael Bennet
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 was submitted to condemn a violent antisemitic attack that took place on June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. The attack occurred during a peaceful march organized by the group Run for Their Lives. The Senate resolution expresses solidarity with the survivors and their families following the incident. It also recognizes the resilience of the Boulder community and their efforts toward peace and inclusion. Finally, the resolution calls for continued vigilance and the use of Federal resources to combat rising antisemitism.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically mentions support for a Holocaust survivor among the injured.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution notes the injury of women during the attack.
Would men be better off under this?+5
The resolution notes the injury of men during the attack.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Survivors: The resolution expresses solidarity with the survivors and their families following the attack (Resolution Section 2).
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Community Recognition: The Senate recognizes the resilience of the Boulder community and commends their efforts to promote peace, safety, and inclusion (Resolution Section 3).
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Countering Antisemitism: The resolution calls for continued vigilance and Federal resources to counter rising antisemitism, investigate hate crimes, and support targeted communities (Resolution Section 4).
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Protection of Rights: The Senate stands with the Jewish community for freedom of speech and religion and against fear (Resolution Section 5).
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Universal Safety: The resolution affirms that all people, regardless of faith or belief, deserve to live free from fear and persecution (Resolution Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the 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 Men+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Women+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Improves Religious Freedom+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5
- 6/12/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3396; text: CR S3394)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 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.
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York