119-SRES-607 Journalist Public Summary
119 · SRES 607 A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
A simple, nonbinding Senate resolution to honor the 17 victims of the 2018 Parkland school shooting—introduced on February 12, 2026 by Sen. Rick Scott with Sen. Ashley Moody as original cosponsor—and now awaiting action in the Judiciary Committee. It expresses condolences, recognizes survivors and the community, and thanks first responders; as a simple resolution, it does not change law or funding. (congress.gov)
Public Summary: 119-SRES-607
Headline Summary: The Senate proposes a memorial resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the 2018 Parkland shooting; it is symbolic and currently sits in the Judiciary Committee. (congress.gov)
What It Does: This simple resolution offers the Senate’s condolences to the families of the 17 people killed, honors survivors, recognizes the resilience of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s community, and expresses gratitude to local emergency and health care professionals. Because it is a simple Senate resolution, it reflects the chamber’s sentiment and does not change federal law or spending. (congress.gov)
- Sponsor: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). (congress.gov)
- Original cosponsor: Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL). (congress.gov)
- No recorded votes yet, so there are no roll-call opponents at this stage. (congress.gov)
- Context: As a nonbinding, commemorative measure, it does not enact policy; broader debates about school safety or gun laws are outside this resolution’s scope. (senate.gov)
What’s Next: As of February 14, 2026, the measure is at the “Introduced” stage and has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee; if the Senate later adopts it, the status would change to “Agreed to in Senate.” Simple resolutions do not go to the House or the President. (congress.gov)
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