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119 · HRES 1066 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

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This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the individuals who were killed in the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

A nonbinding House resolution offering condolences for the five people killed in the 2019 Aurora, Illinois, shooting and praising first responders; introduced on February 13, 2026 by Rep. Bill Foster and other Illinois members and sent to a House oversight committee. It makes no policy changes and does not carry the force of law. (law.cornell.edu)

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Headline Summary

A symbolic House resolution honors the victims of the 2019 Aurora, Illinois, workplace shooting, commends first responders, and offers condolences to the families. (pbs.org)

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What It Does

The resolution expresses sympathy for the five people killed in the February 15, 2019, shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora and recognizes the bravery of police, firefighters, 911 dispatchers, and medical personnel who responded. It is a simple (House-only) resolution—so it states the chamber’s views and does not change law or spend money. (pbs.org)

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Who’s For It

  • Lead sponsor: Rep. Bill Foster (D–IL).
  • Illinois Democrats listed on the filing as co-sponsors include Reps. Jonathan Jackson, Robin Kelly, Delia Ramirez, Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, Mike Quigley, Sean Casten, Danny Davis, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jan Schakowsky, Brad Schneider, Nikki Budzinski, Lauren Underwood, and Eric Sorensen.
  • Their stated aim is to honor the victims and recognize the courage of first responders—an approach common to condolence resolutions.
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Who’s Against It

  • No formal opposition is noted in the filing. As a condolence measure, similar resolutions often advance without controversy; for example, the Senate adopted an Aurora condolence resolution by unanimous consent in 2019. (senate.gov)
  • Some members generally question the use of floor time for symbolic measures, but no specific organized opposition has been documented for this resolution.
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What’s Next

  • Status: Introduced on February 13, 2026, and referred to a House oversight committee, per the filing shared. Next steps could include committee consideration and then House floor agreement—often by voice vote or unanimous consent for this kind of resolution. (law.cornell.edu)
  • Because it’s a simple House resolution, it does not go to the Senate or the President. (law.cornell.edu)

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