Congress honors Pulse victims, reaffirms solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities
H.Res. 514 — Commemorating 9 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. · Filed by Darren Soto (D-FL) · 41 cosponsors · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This is a House resolution commemorating the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando on June 12, 2016—nine years ago. It honors the dead by name, expresses support for survivors and families, praises first responders, and calls for continued work on gun safety and mental health legislation.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward House resolution memorializing victims of a mass shooting and expressing solidarity with affected communities. It contains no legislative mechanism, appropriation, or policy change—only symbolic recognition and a call for future action on gun safety.
Who it affects
This is a memorial resolution with no direct legislative mechanism or cost. It affirms public solidarity with victims and survivors of mass violence and signals congressional support for gun safety measures—a public good. No citizens are harmed; the primary effect is symbolic recognition and reaffirmation of shared values.
Named in the bill
Pulse nightclub, Orlando, Florida, Orange County, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, President Biden, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, House of Representatives
Where it stands
41 cosponsors: 41 Democrats.
- Jun 12, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”
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How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the full bill text on Jul 6, 2026; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
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As of — page rendered 2026-10-20.
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