Bill · S.Res. 357· Senate(119-SRES-357)
A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5007)
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- 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 recognizes the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the massive destruction caused by the storm, including significant fatalities, property damage, and levee failures. The text acknowledges the various groups that provided relief and the investments made into levee systems. It also notes the resiliency shown by the people of Louisiana. Finally, the resolution serves to commemorate the victims and those who assisted in recovery.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights the importance of flood insurance affordability to strengthen the resiliency of vulnerable communities.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The resolution acknowledges the historical impact on and the resiliency of communities across the Gulf Coast region.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+1
The resolution notes that Louisiana has improved its evacuation routes following the storm.
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 honors those who lost their lives during the storm (Resolution, Section 1).
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Recognition of recovery efforts: The Senate commends the courageous work of people who helped during the recovery (Resolution, Section 2).
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Community acknowledgment: The Senate recognizes how communities across the United States provided shelter and help to survivors (Resolution, Section 3).
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Commitment to protection: The Senate reaffirms its intent to protect the Gulf Coast region from future storms (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified in 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 Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 7/31/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5007)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana