A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.

119th Congress Introduced by Angela Alsobrooks and 94 co-sponsors

This non-legislative resolution formally honors Dirk Kempthorne’s public service and legacy, with ceremonial recognition by Congress.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summary of Bill: SRES 723 – A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne

Purpose and intent

SRES 723 is a Senate resolution recognizing and honoring the life and public service of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, who served as a United States Senator for the State of Idaho.

The resolution acknowledges Kempthorne’s career, legacy, and contributions to the nation and Idaho.

Key provisions and changes

This bill is a commemorative, non-legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or appropriations.

The resolution typically includes:

A formal statement praising Kempthorne’s public service, leadership, and integrity.
A brief account of his career highlights (e.g., service in the U.S. Senate representing Idaho).
Expressions of sympathy or condolences to family and friends.
A preamble recognizing his impact on constituents and national public life.

As a concurrent or joint resolution of sentiment, it serves to formally record Congress’s recognition rather than alter policy, budget, or regulatory frameworks.

Who/what is affected

Primarily symbolic and ceremonial in nature.

Directly affects:

Dirk Arthur Kempthorne’s legacy and remembrance within Congress.
Idaho’s civic memory by formally documenting his service.

No direct impact on federal programs, budgeting, regulations, or enforcement mechanisms.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action history indicates:

Submitted in the Senate and considered on 2026-05-11.
Passed/agreed to in the Senate by Unanimous Consent, without amendment, and with a preamble on the same day.

Co-sponsors: A broad slate of Senate members from both parties, reflecting wide bipartisan support for commemorating Kempthorne’s life.

As a simple resolution of remembrance, it requires no conference, no president’s signature beyond ceremonial acknowledgment, and carries no policy implementation dates or milestones.

Potential impact and interpretation

While not policymaking, the resolution signals Congress’s formal acknowledgment of an influential public servant.

May be cited in historical records, congressional archives, and public commemorations.

Provides a respectful act of tribute that can influence public understanding of Kempthorne’s contributions to Idaho and the United States.

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