Senate honors Evergreen shooting victims and responders
S.Res. 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. · Filed by Michael Bennet (D-CO) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This is a Senate resolution expressing condolences and support following a school shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado on September 10, 2025, that hospitalized two victims. The resolution honors the victims, survivors, first responders, medical staff, and the community for their courage and swift action during the crisis.
Why we flagged it
This is a standard Senate resolution expressing condolences and recognition following a tragic school shooting. It contains no legislative mechanism, appropriations, or policy change—only symbolic affirmation of support for victims, survivors, and responders.
Who it affects
This is a commemorative resolution with no binding policy or financial impact. It acknowledges a tragedy, honors those affected, and recognizes responders and medical professionals—affirming public solidarity with victims and communities in crisis.
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. Senate, Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John Hickenlooper
Where it stands
1 cosponsor: 1 Democrats.
- Sep 16, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in Senate”
- Sep 16, 2025 — Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · Congress.gov: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6653)”
- Sep 30, 2025 — Reported out of committee · Congress.gov: “Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent”
- Sep 30, 2025 — Passed the Senate · Congress.gov: “Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous…”
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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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