Bill · S.Res. 396· Senate(119-SRES-396)
A resolution condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Bennet
- 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 condemns the violent shooting that occurred at Evergreen High School on September 10, 2025. It recognizes the victims, survivors, and the many people who responded to the crisis. The Senate aims to honor those who were harmed and provide condolences to their families. It also expresses support for the Evergreen and Jefferson County communities. Additionally, the resolution honors the various individuals whose quick actions helped protect lives during the event.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution expresses support for the safety and well-being of children in schools.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors student survivors and victims of the school shooting tragedy.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution recognizes student victims and emphasizes that all children should be able to attend school safely.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Victims and Survivors: The resolution honors the victims and survivors of the incident (Resolution Section 2). This provides formal recognition of their experiences following the tragedy.
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Community Support: The Senate extends condolences and support to the friends, families, and the broader communities of Evergreen High School and Jefferson County (Resolution Section 3).
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Honoring First Responders and Staff: The resolution honors law enforcement, school safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors (Resolution Section 5). This recognizes the courage and quick actions taken to safeguard lives during the attack.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text of this resolution.
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 Children+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- 9/30/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 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.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6653)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 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.
- 119-HRES-728: Condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
- 119-HRES-1527: Commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
- 119-SRES-857: A resolution commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado