Honoring Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 695
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-24T16:20:58Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 695) aims to honor Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. It condemns the violent act and reaffirms core democratic principles, particularly the right to free assembly and speech.
Key Provisions
- Condemnation of the Assassination: The House strongly denounces the targeted shooting of Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event held at Utah Valley University.
- Condolences: Expresses sympathy to Kirk's family, friends, and loved ones.
- Recognition of Responders: Acknowledges the efforts of the security team, first responders, and healthcare professionals who responded to the incident.
- Reaffirmation of Democratic Principles: Reiterates the importance of the First Amendment's protection of the right to peaceably assemble.
- Commitment to Democracy: Affirms belief in a participatory democracy free from intimidation, threats, or violence that could silence individuals.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding resolution, so it introduces no changes to existing laws or statutes. It serves as a symbolic statement rather than enforceable legislation.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: May influence congressional oversight or discussions on political security, potentially prompting reviews by committees like Oversight and Government Reform (where the resolution was referred).
- On Citizens: Reinforces public messaging against political violence, encouraging civic participation without fear; could heighten awareness of threats to public figures and events.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though it underscores U.S. commitments to free speech, which could resonate in global discussions on democracy and human rights.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Charlie Kirk's Family, Friends, and Turning Point USA: Direct recipients of condolences and recognition, providing formal acknowledgment of their loss.
- Security and Emergency Personnel: Honored for their response, which may boost morale or highlight needs for better protocols at public events.
- U.S. Congress and Political Community: Sponsors (e.g., Representatives Mills, Tenney, and others) and the broader House use this to signal unity against violence; affects conservative activists and thought leaders by emphasizing protection of their voices.
- American Public: Broadly impacted through promotion of democratic values, potentially affecting public discourse on free speech and political safety.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Constitutional: Highlights the First Amendment's role in protecting peaceful assembly and expression, serving as a reminder of its application to political events without proposing new interpretations.
- Legal: No direct legal effects, but could indirectly support investigations into the assassination by drawing attention to it as a "political" act, potentially influencing federal responses under laws addressing threats to public officials or events.
- Political: As a bipartisan-like gesture (though sponsored by Republicans), it positions Congress against political violence, which may reduce polarization on security issues; politically, it elevates Turning Point USA's profile and critiques environments where such violence occurs, without endorsing specific policies.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (61)
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23], Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18], Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] and 11 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-09-10: Submitted in House
- 2025-09-10: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Honoring Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. — issued 2025-09-10 — PDF (2 pages)