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HRES 727119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support of the House of Representatives that October 14, 2025, be designated as a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk".

Introduced: Sep 16, 2025
Civil Rights & Justice
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This House Resolution (H. Res. 727) introduces a ceremonial, non-binding expression of support for designating October 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. The measure acknowledges Kirk as a prominent advocate for free speech, civil dialogue, civic engagement, and constitutional principles, and notes his role as founder of Turning Point USA and his influence through writings and public advocacy. It also states that Kirk was killed by an assassin’s bullet on September 10, 2025. The resolution then urges that the designated day be observed with programs and activities that promote civic engagement, faith, liberty, and democracy, and recognizes Kirk’s contributions to public life. This is a symbolic, commemorative action rather than a law or funding provision.

Key Points

  • 1Expresses support for designating October 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.
  • 2Recognizes Kirk’s advocacy for free speech, civil dialogue, individual liberty, open debate, civic engagement, and constitutional principles.
  • 3Highlights Kirk’s role as founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, and his work educating students about freedom, free markets, and limited government.
  • 4Notes Kirk’s national bestselling books and his influence through writing, public speaking, and media, reaching millions of Americans.
  • 5Acknowledges that Kirk’s life’s work ended with his death by an assassin’s bullet on September 10, 2025, and encourages observances that celebrate civic engagement and the principles of faith, liberty, and democracy.

Impact Areas

Primary: Education sector and youth civic engagement (educational institutions, student groups) due to encouragement of programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies on the designated day.Secondary: Public discourse and civic culture (remarks on values like free speech, democracy, faith) and faith communities that may participate in observances.Additional: The resolution is ceremonial and non-binding; it does not create new laws, federal holidays, or funding, but it may shape commemorative practices and public messaging around Charlie Kirk’s life and ideas.
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