James Justice (R-WV)
A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.
A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. RES. 804 is a resolution to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the floods that hit West Virginia on June 23, 2016. It recognizes the severe rainfall and flash flooding that caused 23 deaths and catastrophic damage estimated at $1,200,000,000. The resolution notes that the Governor and President declared emergencies and disasters. It acknowledges the loss of power for over 500,000 people and the destruction of homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and schools. Finally, it honors the victims and those affected by the floods.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Provides official commemoration and honor to rural West Virginians affected by the floods.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Honoring victims and survivors: The resolution honors West Virginians who lost their lives and those affected by the floods, which provides official recognition of their loss and struggle. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Provides official commemoration and honor to rural West Virginians affected by the floods.
- 7/15/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia