Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution addresses the violent shooting that took place at Evergreen High School on September 10, 2025. It officially condemns the act of violence committed by a student. The text recognizes the victims, survivors, and the responders who acted during the crisis. Additionally, it expresses condolences and support to the affected families and their local communities. The House of Representatives uses this measure to honor those who helped safeguard lives.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution expresses support and solidarity for students affected by the school shooting tragedy.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution honors students and young adults affected by the school shooting tragedy.
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution expresses solidarity and support for the student victims and survivors of the school shooting.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of First Responders and Staff: The resolution honors the actions of first responders, law enforcement, school safety officers, health care providers, educators, faculty, and neighbors who protected people during the attack (Resolution, Section 5).
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Support for Victims and Families: The measure extends deepest condolences and support to the friends and families of the victims and survivors (Resolution, Section s3).
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Community Recognition: The resolution recognizes the strength shown by the Evergreen community in their response to the tragedy (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution expresses support and solidarity for students affected by the school shooting tragedy. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution expresses solidarity and support for the student victims and survivors of the school shooting. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution honors students and young adults affected by the school shooting tragedy.
- 9/16/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 7 Cosponsors 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-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.
- 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.
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Jason CrowDemocrat · Colorado
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado