Bill · S.Res. 838· Senate(119-SRES-838)
A resolution commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- Sponsored by
- Jon Ossoff
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 commemorates the first anniversary of the mass shooting that occurred at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025. The document notes that five soldiers were shot and wounded by a fellow soldier during the incident. It highlights that all five victims survived the attack. The resolution also recognizes the immediate response of unarmed soldiers who worked to subdue the shooter and provide first aid. Finally, the Senate intends to honor the victims, commend the responders, and express support for the Fort Stewart community.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Victims: The resolution recognizes and honors the victims of the shooting (Section 1), which provides formal acknowledgment of their experience.
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Commendation of Responders: The Senate commends the actions of the soldiers who responded to subdue the shooter (Section 2) and the bravery of the first responders (Section 3).
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Support for Community Members: The resolution acknowledges those who continue to support the Fort Stewart community, including religious leaders and mental health care providers (Section 4).
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Expression of Solidarity: The Senate expresses support for the victims, their families, and the Fort Stewart community (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 8/6/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia