Bill
SR 246
A nonbinding Senate resolution commends Donald J. Trump for his 2025 inauguration, signaling Senate support for his policies; no legal effect, just ceremonial praise.
Status: Adopted (by voice vote).
Introduced: March 11, 2025.
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial/memorial).
Primary sponsors: Steve Gooch (51st), John F. Kennedy (18th), Jason Anavitarte (31st), Bo Hatchett (50th), Brandon Beach (21st) and many other state senators (see sponsors list in source).
Note on source materials: the provided packet includes multiple, conflicting texts labeled “SR 246” (including a Kentucky memorial for Specialist Chaz R. McGowan and an Illinois Falun Dafa proclamation). The version adopted by the Senate in the materials you provided is a resolution commending President Donald J. Trump; this summary focuses on that adopted version and the legislative actions recorded.
Purpose and intent
- To formally commend Donald J. Trump on his 2025 inauguration as President of the United States (described in the resolution as the 47th President and the second person elected to non‑consecutive terms) and to praise his stated policies and accomplishments. The resolution is declarative and ceremonial — it expresses the Senate’s support and best wishes; it does not create law or change policy.
Key provisions / content
- Recitals (WHEREAS clauses) list accomplishments and policy initiatives attributed to President Trump, including:
- Inauguration date (January 20, 2025) and claimed electoral/popular‑vote victory.
- Appointments of women, minorities, and other diverse officials (including claims of first female White House Chief of Staff and youngest Press Secretary).
- Policy priorities labeled “America First”: border security, public safety, combating inflation, worker tax cuts, and expanding U.S. energy production.
- Early executive memoranda and orders on border security, designating cartels, aligning foreign policy with U.S. interests, cost‑of‑living relief, and preventing “weaponization” of federal agencies.
- Past first‑term actions mentioned: energy independence through opening federal lands, approval of Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, and reduced reliance on foreign energy.
- Judicial appointments: claims of over 200 federal judges appointed earlier, including three Supreme Court justices.
- Foreign policy described as “peace through strength,” including Abraham Accords.
- Immigration measures: “Remain in Mexico” policy, construction of over 450 miles of border wall, and enforcement against sanctuary jurisdictions.
- Resolves:
- The Senate “commends” President Trump for his re‑election and conservative policies and extends best wishes for continued leadership.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to President Trump.
Amendments and floor action
- Multiple floor amendments were offered:
- Amendment #1 (lost) would have added language about protecting seniors from Social Security/Medicare cuts; an amendment to that amendment (#1A) was adopted to strike the phrase “from devastating DOGE Commission cuts.”
- Amendment #2 (lost) would have added language about protecting 80,000 VA staffers from termination.
- Amendment #3 (lost) would have inserted that supporters want Trump to explore legal options to run for a third term.
- Legislative action in the file includes readings, committee report, and adoption (records show readings and adoption in mid‑March 2025; final adopted copy distributed by voice vote).
Who is affected / impact
- Direct legal effect: none. This is a nonbinding, commemorative resolution expressing the Senate’s opinion.
- Practical/ceremonial effect: public endorsement and official recognition of the President by the adopting body; a copy is to be provided to President Trump.
- Stakeholders: the resolution primarily affects political messaging — it signals the Senate majority’s support for the President and his agenda to constituents and the public.
Procedural notes
- As a simple resolution, SR 246 does not amend statutes, appropriate funds, or direct executive action.
- The resolution was adopted by the Senate and enrolled/reported per the recorded legislative actions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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