Bill · S.Res. 297· Senate(119-SRES-297)
A resolution commemorating the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3518)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 commemorates the four-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida. The text notes that the collapse occurred on June 24, 2021, leading to a major rescue and recovery operation. It highlights the involvement of local, national, and international emergency responders. Additionally, the resolution notes that the National Institute of Standards and Technology launched a formal investigation into the cause. The Senate intends to honor those who survived and the 98 people who lost their lives. Finally, it commends the service of first responders and offers support to the Surfside community.
Yes
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The resolution provides symbolic recognition and support to the community of Surfside.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+1
The resolution commemorates a disaster and the resulting rescue efforts, though it does not enact new relief policies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Victims and Survivors: The resolution honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South building, offering condolences to their families, loved ones, and friends (Section 2).
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Recognition of First Responders: The resolution commends the bravery and selfless service of the local, State, national, and international teams of first responders who were deployed (Section 3).
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Community Support: The resolution expresses official support for the survivors and the community of Surfside, Florida (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1
- 6/24/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3518)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida