House honors Evergreen shooting victims and responders
H.Res. 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. · Filed by Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) · 7 cosponsors · Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This is a House resolution condemning a school shooting that occurred at Evergreen High School in Colorado on September 10, 2025, in which a student opened fire, hospitalizing 2 victims. The resolution honors the victims, survivors, and first responders, and expresses the House's condolences to affected families and the community.
Why we flagged it
This is a standard House resolution expressing condolences and recognition following a tragic event. It contains no legislative provisions, appropriations, or policy changes—only symbolic affirmation of values and support for a community.
Who it affects
This is a commemorative resolution with no legislative mechanism or binding effect. It affirms public values (condemning violence, honoring responders and victims) and may provide symbolic recognition and support to a traumatized community, though it creates no new rights, protections, or material benefits.
Named in the bill
Evergreen High School, Evergreen, Colorado, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jeffco Public Schools R–1, CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, U.S. House of Representatives
Where it stands
7 cosponsors: 4 Republicans, 3 Democrats.
- Sep 16, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Education and Workforce · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce”
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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.
Status and sponsors — Congress.gov's bill record — actions, committee referrals and cosponsors — loaded nightly. The timeline shows status changes, not every procedural action.
As of — page rendered 2026-10-20.
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