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A resolution commemorating the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Commemorating the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Introduced Jun 24, 2025

Latest action (Jun 24, 2025) Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3518)

Referred to
Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Emergency Management

Summary
  • Commemorates the passage of 4 years since the tragic collapse of portions of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
  • Honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse.
  • Offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
  • Commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by local, State, national, and international teams of first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse, including rescue and recovery crews from Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Israel, and Mexico.
  • Expresses support for the survivors and community of Surfside, Florida.

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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor

Actions (2)
  1. Jun 24, 2025 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3518) · senate
  2. Jun 24, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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  • SRES 788 — A resolution commemorating the passage of 5 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021. · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Cong. 119 85%
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  • HRES 1134 — Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Cong. 119 56%
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Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in Senate · Jun 24, 2025

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 24, 2025

Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Moody) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Commemorating the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Whereas June 24, 2025, marks 4 years since portions of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, catastrophically collapsed; and Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating collapse—

(1) one of the largest rescue and recovery operations in the history of the United States commenced to locate scores of residents who were unaccounted for and believed to be in the collapsed building;

(2) first responders from across Florida immediately answered the call of duty, including firefighters, uniformed police officers, rescue and recovery crews, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, and others rushing to save the lives of individuals trapped in the building;

(3) international rescue crews and emergency support organizations from Israel and Mexico responded to the site to aid in the search and recovery efforts;

(4) National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces from Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and emergency specialists from California, deployed to Surfside, Florida, to provide critical support;

(5) teams worked tirelessly around the clock to rescue survivors and recover the remains of individuals killed in the tragic collapse; and

(6) on June 30, 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced it would launch a formal investigation into the cause of the collapse: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) commemorates the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021;

(2) honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims;

(3) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by the local, State, national, and international teams of first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse; and

(4) expresses support for the survivors and community of Surfside, Florida. <all>

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