A resolution commemorating the passage of 5 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

119th Congress Introduced by Ashley Moody and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution ceremonially honors the Surfside collapse victims, survivors, and responders five years after the tragedy, without creating legal obligations or funding.

Submitted in Senate

Overview

Bill: S. Res. 788

Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session

Jurisdiction: United States Senate

Title: A resolution commemorating the passage of 5 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021

Sponsor(s): Senator Rick Scott (for himself and Mrs. Ashley Moody)

Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary (as of June 24, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

The resolution commemorates the five-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

It honors and memorializes the victims, acknowledges the survivors, and offers condolences to families and friends.

It recognizes the bravery and service of first responders and rescue/recovery personnel at local, state, national, and international levels.

It expresses support for the Surfside community and its residents moving forward.

Key Provisions

Formal recognition that June 24, 2026, marks five years since the collapse.

Honors and remembrance of the 98 lives lost and acknowledgment of the survivors.

Commendation of the efforts and courage demonstrated by:

Local, state, national, and international first responders and rescue teams.
Firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, healthcare workers, and other responders who participated in rescue and recovery operations.

Acknowledgment of international assistance (e.g., teams from Israel and Mexico) and National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) task forces from multiple states.

Reiteration of support for the Surfside community and the families affected by the tragedy.

Notably, the resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not attach new legal obligations or funding.

Who/What Would Be Affected

The primary beneficiaries are the Surfside, Florida community, including:

Survivors of the collapse and their families.
Victims’ families and friends.
First responders and participating emergency personnel who assisted in the aftermath.

The resolution publicly acknowledges and honors these groups rather than creating regulatory or fiscal requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Chronology:

The incident occurred on June 24, 2021.
On June 24, 2026, the Senate introduced and referred S. Res. 788 to the Committee on the Judiciary to consider the commemorative measure.

Action history:

Submittal in the Senate on June 24, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary (CR S3215 reference indicates committee handling).

As a resolution, it is a non-binding expression of the Senate’s sentiment and does not establish enforceable duties or appropriations.

Notable Context

The resolution references the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) investigation announced on June 30, 2021, into the collapse, highlighting ongoing federal attention to the event, though the bill itself does not modify or mandate investigative actions.

The text underscores broad-based response efforts, including international and cross-jurisdictional coordination among fire, police, medical, and rescue teams.

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