Bill · S.Res. 857· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4759-4760)
- Sponsored by
- Michael Bennet
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 marks one year since a tragic school shooting happened on September 10, 2025, at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado. It specifically recognizes the victims, survivors, and the responders who stepped in during the crisis. The text expresses deep condolences and support to the affected families and the entire community. It also honors the quick actions of law enforcement, school security, educators, medical staff, and neighbors. Ultimately, the Senate goes on the record to condemn the violence and praise the strength of the community.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the safety and trauma of students following a school shooting.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the students who survived and experienced trauma at Evergreen High School.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The resolution provides official recognition and support to the community of Evergreen, Colorado.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The resolution offers formal support and condolences to the friends and families of the victims and survivors, as well as the wider community, which can help people feel heard and supported by their elected officials (Resolved Clause (3)).
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It publicly honors the quick and brave actions of law enforcement, school safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors who protected lives during and after the attack (Resolved Clause (5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based strictly on the text provided, there are no sections or provisions that create negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups.
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+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Students+1
- 9/16/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4759-4760)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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-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.
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado