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HRES 695119th CongressIn Committee

Honoring Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah.

Introduced: Sep 10, 2025
Civil Rights & Justice
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This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 695) presented in the 119th Congress as a commemorative, non-binding measure honoring Charlie Kirk after his assassination at a Turning Point USA event on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. The resolution condemns the act of political assassination, offers condolences to Kirk’s family and loved ones, and acknowledges the efforts of security personnel, first responders, and health care professionals who assisted at the scene. It also reiterates the importance of the First Amendment rights (including the right to peaceably assemble) and emphasizes a democratic principle in which intimidation or violence cannot silence political voices. As a resolution, its purpose is to express the House’s stance and sentiments rather than to create new law or authorize spending. Procedurally, the measure was introduced in the House on September 10, 2025 by Rep. Mills (with a list of co-sponsors) and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Key Points

  • 1Condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event in Utah.
  • 2Extends heartfelt condolences to Kirk’s family, friends, and loved ones.
  • 3Recognizes and thanks the security team, first responders, and health care professionals who acted at the incident.
  • 4Reaffirms the bedrock principle of American democracy and the First Amendment, specifically the right to peaceably assemble.
  • 5Affirms the belief in a democracy where all citizens can participate and where intimidation or threats of violence do not silence any voice.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Charlie Kirk and his supporters, the Turning Point USA organization, and attendees of related events; the immediate political community connected to Kirk.Secondary group/area affected- First responders, security personnel, and health care professionals who provided protection and medical care; law enforcement and public safety communities; Utah Valley University and its campus environment.Additional impacts- Signals a congressional stance against political violence and for the protection of free speech and assembly; serves a symbolic, moral statement from the House rather than establishing new policy, funding, or regulatory requirements.
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