A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

Bill Number

S.Res. 755

Origin Chamber

Senate

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Congress

Status

Passed Senate

Latest Action

2026-06-01: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)

Last Updated

2026-06-29T13:23:17Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of S. Res. 755

Purpose

This resolution honors the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr., of Michigan, who passed away on April 24, 2026. It recognizes his nearly three decades of public service in the House of Representatives and Senate, and expresses the Senate's condolences to his family.

Key Provisions

• Details Senator Riegle's background, including his birth in Flint, Michigan, in 1938, education at institutions such as the University of Michigan-Flint and Michigan State University, and early career in business and academia.
• Highlights his election to the House in 1966 as a Republican, switch to the Democratic Party in 1973, and service in the Senate from 1977 to 1995, including roles as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
• Notes specific contributions, such as co-sponsoring the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, leading passage of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994, advocating for Michigan's manufacturing sector, and investigating Gulf War illnesses.
• Includes the Senate's formal actions: acknowledging his death with sorrow, honoring his service, directing communication of the resolution to the House and his family, and adjourning the Senate in his memory.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution introduces no changes to existing law, as it is a ceremonial measure rather than a bill amending statutes or regulations.

Potential Impacts

• Creates a symbolic tribute that may foster national recognition of Senator Riegle's contributions to financial policy, community development, and veteran health issues.
• Results in a one-time Senate adjournment as a mark of respect, with no ongoing effects on government operations.
• Has minimal direct influence on citizens or international relations, serving primarily as an internal Senate acknowledgment.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• The family of Donald W. Riegle, Jr., including his wife Lori Hansen Riegle, children, grandchildren, and great-grandson, who receive an enrolled copy of the resolution.
• The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, which communicate and adopt the resolution.
• Residents of Michigan and former colleagues, who are recognized through the resolution's emphasis on his service to the state and nation.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• No significant legal or constitutional implications, as the resolution does not alter laws, create new rights, or involve judicial matters.
• Demonstrates bipartisan support through its broad list of cosponsors from both parties, reflecting a tradition of honoring deceased members across political lines.

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Sponsor

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Cosponsors (99)

Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD], Sen. Armstrong, Alan [R-OK], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] and 49 more

Recent Actions

• 2026-06-01: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
• 2026-06-01: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Bill Versions

• Honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. — issued 2026-06-01 — PDF (5 pages)