Overview: Bill Number: HRES 514, Title: Commemorating 9 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, Status: Submitted in House, Introduced: June 12, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This House resolution aims to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, which claimed the lives of 49 people and injured 53 others in one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Key Provisions:
- Honors the memory of the victims and expresses condolences to their families and the LGBTQ+ community
- Recognizes the resilience and strength of the Orlando community in the aftermath of the tragedy
- Calls on the House of Representatives to continue working to prevent gun violence and support the LGBTQ+ community
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The resolution directly affects the Pulse nightclub shooting victims, their families, and the broader LGBTQ+ community
- It serves as a symbolic gesture of remembrance and solidarity from the House of Representatives
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The resolution has been submitted in the House and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
- If passed, it would be a non-binding expression of the House's position on the 9th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting