Bill · S.Res. 717· Senate(119-SRES-717)
A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing.
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2179)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 honors the memory of Jereima ``Jeri'' Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing. It recognizes her life, including her education at Florida International University and her service as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott. The resolution notes that her life was tragically cut short in a fatal boating accident. It also acknowledges the existence of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship. Finally, the Senate expresses condolences to her loved ones and encourages scholarship recipients to carry on her legacy.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The memorial scholarship is intended to assist high school graduates in their pursuit of higher education.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The scholarship provides financial support for graduates to pursue college degrees.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the memory of Jeri Bustamante, whose family moved from Panama to the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship: This aims to help graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School achieve their goals and pursue a college education. (Whereas clause regarding the scholarship)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific provisions in this text that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2179)
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