Bill · S.Res. 662· Senate(119-SRES-662)
A resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 9/29/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- 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 life, service, and memory of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets. It expresses the deepest condolences of the Senate to his family, friends, and loved ones. The text condemns the violent actions of the Sinaloa Cartel and other transnational criminal organizations responsible for acts of brutality. It recognizes the broader threat posed by cartel violence to regional stability and the safety of United States citizens. Finally, the measure reaffirms the commitment of the United States to pursuing justice and combating transnational criminal organizations that threaten peace, security, and the rule of law.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution honors the life and service of a Marine Corps veteran.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The resolution honors the life and service of a Marine Corps veteran.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring a Veteran: Under Resolved (1), the Senate honors the life, service, and memory of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, which publicly recognizes his dedication and patriotism in defense of the Nation.
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Condolences to the Family: Under Resolved (2), the Senate expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Nicholas Quets, offering official acknowledgment and support to grieving citizens.
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Standing Against Violence: Under Resolved (3) and Resolved (5), the Senate condemns the violent actions of the Sinaloa Cartel and other transnational criminal organizations, and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to pursuing justice and combating groups that threaten peace, security, and the rule of law.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or adverse impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
The resolution as the chamber adopted it
What changed from Introduced in Senate: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 9/29/2026
- 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. (consideration: CR S5186)
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1673-1674)
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona