Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 702
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-22T15:31:30Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 702) aims to formally condemn the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, on September 10, 2025, while expressing condolences to his family and reaffirming the importance of protecting peaceful political expression.
Key Provisions
- Condemnation: Strongly denounces the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a campus event at Utah Valley University as part of his "American Comeback Tour."
- Recognition of Kirk's Life and Work: Highlights Kirk's personal life (as a husband, father, and Christian), his patriotism, advocacy for pro-life causes, strong families, and marriage, and his founding of Turning Point USA at age 18. It notes the organization's impact, including its presence on over 3,000 campuses, 650,000 student members, and events like America Fest and Student Action Summit.
- Appreciation for Responders: Applauds the efforts of first responders and medical teams who assisted Kirk.
- Condolences and Commitment: Offers sympathy to Kirk's family and reaffirms the House's dedication to safeguarding Americans' rights to peaceful assembly and free expression of political views without violence.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding resolution, meaning it expresses the House of Representatives' opinion and does not amend or create new laws. It introduces no changes to existing statutes.
Potential Impacts
- On Citizens: Symbolically encourages political engagement, particularly among young conservatives, by honoring Kirk's efforts to promote civil discourse on campuses. It may heighten awareness of threats to political activists and underscore the need for safety at public events.
- On Government Agencies: Could prompt increased scrutiny or resources for security at political gatherings, though it has no direct enforcement power. It recognizes the role of first responders, potentially boosting morale in law enforcement and emergency services.
- On International Relations: No direct impact, as the resolution focuses on a domestic incident.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Kirk Family: Receives formal condolences and recognition of their loss.
- Turning Point USA and Young Conservatives: Honored through the tribute to Kirk's legacy, potentially galvanizing their community and highlighting their contributions to political activism.
- First Responders and Medical Teams: Acknowledged for their service, which may foster public appreciation.
- Broader Public: All Americans, as it reaffirms protections for free speech and assembly, potentially influencing public discourse on political violence.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Constitutional: Reinforces First Amendment principles (freedom of speech and assembly) by condemning violence against political expression, serving as a symbolic defense of these rights without legal enforcement.
- Legal: As a resolution, it carries no legal weight but could inspire related legislative efforts, such as enhanced protections for campus events or investigations into political violence.
- Political: Represents a partisan statement from Republican representatives (introduced by Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Bost, and Mr. LaHood), potentially rallying conservative support while critiquing threats to right-leaning activists. It positions the House as a defender of civil political engagement amid rising concerns over political assassinations.
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Sponsor
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Cosponsors (73)
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] and 23 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-09-11: Submitted in House
- 2025-09-11: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk. — issued 2025-09-11 — PDF (3 pages)