Honoring Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah.
This is a non-binding House resolution (H. Res. 695) introduced in the 119th Congress intended to honor Charlie Kirk after his assassination at a Turning Point USA event in Orem, Utah on September 10, 2025. The measure condemns the killing as a horrific political assassination, offers condolences to Kirk’s family and friends, and acknowledges the efforts of the security team, first responders, and health care professionals who responded. It also reinforces core democratic principles, specifically the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble, and affirms a commitment to a democracy where voices can be expressed without intimidation or violence silencing dissent. The resolution is a symbolic expression of congressional sentiment and does not, on its own, create new law or funding.
Key Points
- 1Condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a horrific political act and burdens the incident with strong moral denunciation.
- 2Extends heartfelt condolences to Kirk’s family, friends, and loved ones.
- 3Recognizes and commends the security team, first responders, and health care professionals who assisted during and after the event.
- 4Reaffirms the First Amendment right of the people to peaceably assemble and participate in democratic processes.
- 5Affirms a democratic principle that all Americans should be able to participate without intimidation or violence silencing speech.