Bill · S.Res. 739· Senate(119-SRES-739)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
- Introduced
- 5/19/2026
- Last activity
- 5/19/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 44 - 53
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 and legacy of the late Senator John Seymour of California. It recognizes his service in the United States Marine Corps and his professional background in real estate. The text highlights his political career, which included serving on the Anaheim City Council and as the Mayor of Anaheim. It also notes his tenure as a State Senator and his service in the United States Senate. Finally, the resolution expresses sorrow over his death and requests that the Senate adjourn as a mark of respect.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this make housing cost less?+3
The bill notes his devotion to supporting affordable housing initiatives in southern California.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill mentions his leadership in preserving California's natural beauty, ecosystems, wildlife, and national parks.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
The bill notes his role in passing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to secure transportation funding.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Community and Law Enforcement Relations: As Mayor of Anaheim, John Seymour led initiatives to establish greater trust and public accountability between law enforcement and the community (Whereas clause).
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Economic and Infrastructure Benefits: While serving in the Senate, John Seymour helped pass the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, which secured billions of dollars in funding for the State of California (Whereas clause).
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Environmental Preservation: John Seymour led congressional efforts to preserve California's natural beauty, including its ecosystems, wildlife, and national parks (Whereas clause).
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Support for Affordable Housing: Through engagement with nonprofit organizations, John Seymour supported affordable housing initiatives in southern California (Whereas clause).
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Advocacy for Specific Causes: During his time in the California State Legislature and the United States Senate, he demonstrated commitment to special education, women's rights, and environmental stewardship (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Women+2Good For Children+1Good For Veterans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Gender Equality+2Improves Policing Reform+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 5/19/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
- 99 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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