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A resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Introduced Sep 2, 2025

Latest action (Sep 8, 2025) Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439)

Referred to
Judiciary Committee
Issues
Education

Summary

This resolution honors the victims and survivors of the August 27, 2025, mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which killed two children and injured 21 others. The resolution condemns the act of violence, offers condolences to the families, and commends first responders and community members for their service. The resolution expresses the Senate's solidarity with the Annunciation community and all faith communities and schools affected by such violence, and expresses hope for healing through unity and compassion.

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Actions (6)
  1. Sep 8, 2025 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439) · senate
  2. Sep 8, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439: 2)
  3. Sep 8, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6439) · senate
  4. Sep 8, 2025 Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. · senate
  5. Sep 2, 2025 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5566-5567) · senate
  6. Sep 2, 2025 Introduced in Senate

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • HRES 669 — Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. · Introduced Sep 2, 2025 · Cong. 119 81%
  • SRES 680 — A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families. · Passed Senate May 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 67%
  • SRES 503 — A resolution recognizing the third commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. · Passed Senate Jan 7, 2026 · Cong. 119 67%
  • SRES 45 — A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual National Catholic Schools Week. · Passed Senate Jan 29, 2025 · Cong. 119 66%
  • SRES 799 — A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022. · Passed Senate Jul 15, 2026 · Cong. 119 66%
  • SRES 79 — A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. · Passed Senate Feb 13, 2025 · Cong. 119 65%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 2, 2025

Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Whereas, on August 27, 2025, congregants gathered at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a mass to welcome back students for their first week of school; Whereas their sense of peace was shattered when a shooter opened fire while they were in prayer, killing 2 children and injuring 21 others; Whereas first responders, including members of the Minneapolis Police Department, emergency medical teams, hospital staff, and Federal law enforcement officers, community members, and volunteers responded with courage and compassion; and Whereas the Annunciation Catholic Church and School community, local schools, families, and neighbors have shown strength and resilience in the face of this tragedy: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) condemns this senseless act of violence and offers its condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and injured in the tragedy;

(2) honors the memory of the victims and stands in solidarity with survivors, the Catholic community, and the broader Minneapolis community;

(3) commends the bravery and service of law enforcement, first responders, school and church staff, and community members who acted swiftly to protect and help others;

(4) stands with the Annunciation Catholic Church and School community and all Minnesotans in the face of this terrible tragedy;

(5) expresses hope that the Annunciation community, together with other communities scarred by gun violence across the country, will heal through unity, compassion, and shared faith;

(6) declares that there is no place for violence in our communities, and that everyone deserves to feel safe in their sacred places of worship and schools; and

(7) expresses solidarity with all faith communities and schools that have been scarred by such violence. <all>

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