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.
Summary
S.Res. 396 is a non-binding resolution introduced by Senator Michael F. Bennet of Colorado on September 16, 2025. The resolution condemns a tragic act of violence that occurred on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado. It recognizes the victims and survivors of the incident, honors the first responders and emergency personnel who assisted, and expresses the Senate's condolences and support to the affected families and communities.
As a Senate resolution (S.Res.), this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. Instead, it serves as an expression of the Senate's position and solidarity with those impacted by the violence. The resolution was discharged from the Senate Committee on the Judiciary by unanimous consent on September 30, 2025, indicating broad support among senators. While this resolution would not create new policies or legal requirements, it represents an official congressional acknowledgment of the tragedy and a formal statement of support for the affected community.