SRES 425119th CongressIn Committee

A resolution honoring the life of Hays, Kansas police sergeant Scott Heimann.

Introduced: Sep 30, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-Kansas)

Civil Rights & Justice

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This is a Senate resolution honoring the life and service of Hays, Kansas police sergeant Scott Heimann. Introduced in the 119th Congress (Sept. 30, 2025) by Senators Moran and Marshall and referred to the Judiciary Committee, the measure commemorates Heimann’s years of service (since 2016), emphasizes his positive impact on the community, and offers condolences to his family. It notes his background, training, and community involvement, including recognition as an Eagle Scout and engagement with local children, and it states that he was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence incident. The resolution expresses appreciation for his sacrifice and calls on all levels of government to support his family. This resolution is ceremonial in nature. It does not create law or authorize spending; rather, it provides a formal, non-binding expression of respect and sympathy from the Senate and signals a moral or commemorative acknowledgment of a fallen officer and his family.

Key Points

1The Senate honors and respects Sergeant Scott Heimann for his service to the Hays, Kansas community, recognizing his courage and dedication.
2The resolution provides a biographical sketch, noting Heimann’s life path (Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, two years at the University of Kansas, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center training in 2016), his Outstanding Eagle Scout award (2019), and his community involvement (including 2021 library reading sessions with children).
3It acknowledges that Heimann was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence incident on September 27, 2025.
4The Senate offers condolences to Heimann’s family and pays tribute to his noble sacrifice, calling on all levels of government to support the family.
5The measure was introduced by Senators Moran (for himself and for Mr. Marshall), introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary in the 119th Congress, 1st Session.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: The family of Sergeant Heimann, the Hays, Kansas community, and the local law enforcement community that served with him.Secondary group/area affected: State and federal lawmakers and agencies involved in officer memorials and support for families of fallen officers; communities recognizing law enforcement service.Additional impacts: Reinforces honor and remembrance for police officers who die in the line of duty, may influence future memorial acknowledgments or ceremonies, and publicly affirms government support for affected families (though it is symbolic and does not authorize funding or new policy).

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