119-SRES-372 Journalist Public Summary
119 · SRES 372 A resolution honoring the life of Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic.
A simple Senate resolution honors Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic, offers condolences, and urges support for his family; it was introduced by Sen. Jerry Moran with Sen. Roger Marshall as an original cosponsor, and because it’s a simple resolution, the process ends upon Senate adoption. (congress.gov)
Public Summary
Headline Summary: The Senate resolution pays tribute to Officer Hunter Simoncic, formally expressing condolences and encouraging government support for his family. (congress.gov)
What It Does: In plain terms, the measure is a statement from the U.S. Senate honoring Officer Simoncic, who died in the line of duty on August 26, 2025, after being struck by a fleeing driver. It commends his service and volunteer work, offers condolences to his family, and urges all levels of government to support them. This is symbolic; it doesn’t create or change law. (apnews.com)
- Who’s For It: Sen. Jerry Moran (R‑KS), the sponsor, introduced the resolution to honor Officer Simoncic. (congress.gov)
- Who’s For It: Sen. Roger Marshall (R‑KS) is the original cosponsor. (congress.gov)
- Who’s Against It: No organized opposition is documented; as a simple Senate resolution, it’s a nonbinding expression of the chamber’s sentiment. Such measures are typically noncontroversial when they reach the floor. (congress.gov)
What’s Next: As of March 22, 2026, Congress.gov lists the measure as introduced and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee (September 3, 2025). If and when the Senate agrees to it, that completes the process—simple Senate resolutions do not go to the House or the President. (congress.gov)
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