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SRES 148

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.

119th Congress Introduced by Angela Alsobrooks and 95 co-sponsors

Bipartisan Senate memorial honoring Alan K. Simpson's life and service; expresses condolences, sends the resolution to the House and to his family, and adjourns in his memory.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Bill Summary · SRES 148

Summary of SRES 148 — A Resolution Honoring the Life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson

Purpose and Intent

  • SRES 148 is a Senate resolution recognizing and honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former U.S. Senator from Wyoming.
  • The measure serves as a formal, non-binding expression of condolences and respect from the Senate.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate “has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret” the news of Alan K. Simpson’s death and extends condolences to his family.
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to:
    • communicate the resolution to the House of Representatives, and
    • transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to the family of Alan K. Simpson.
  • As a further mark of respect, when the Senate adjourns on the date of adoption of the resolution, it stands adjourned as a mark of respect to Simpson’s memory.
  • The resolution was agreed to by unanimous consent in the Senate, with a preamble.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced in the Senate: March 27, 2025.
  • Considered and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent on March 27, 2025 (text referenced as CR S1914-S1915).
  • Legislative action: A “Message on Senate action” was sent to the House on March 31, 2025.
  • Status: The resolution is a message from the Senate to the House, i.e., a commemorative memorial resolution awaiting House action or formal concurrence.

Effect and Impact

  • This is a ceremonial, non-legislative measure. It does not create rights or obligations, nor does it have direct fiscal or regulatory impact.
  • Purpose is to honor Simpson’s life and public service and to provide a formal, procedural artifact acknowledging his contributions.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: John Barrasso.
  • Notable Senate cosponsors include a broad bipartisan mix of current and former senators, reflecting wide cross-party support for the tribute. Examples among the cosponsors (selected) include Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Susan Collins, Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Lee, Todd Young, and many others; the full list comprises dozens of members from both parties.

Summary

SRES 148 is a bipartisan Senate memorial resolution commending the life and service of Alan K. Simpson, directing formal communications to the House and to his family, and providing a ceremonial adjournment mark of respect upon adoption. It has progressed through the Senate by unanimous consent and awaits House action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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