US Federal Senate Bill SR371

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/8/25
• Introduced: 9/2/25
• Refer: 9/2/25

Caption

A resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Summary

S. Res. 371 is a Senate resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The resolution recounts the August 27, 2025 attack during a Mass welcoming students back to school, noting that two children were killed and 21 others were injured. It recognizes the response of first responders, law enforcement, medical personnel, hospital staff, volunteers, and community members, and it expresses condolences to the families and loved ones of those harmed. The resolution also states the Senate’s solidarity with the Annunciation Catholic Church and School community, the broader Minneapolis community, Minnesotans, and faith communities and schools affected by violence. It emphasizes that there is no place for violence in schools or sacred places of worship and calls for healing through unity, compassion, and shared faith. The measure is commemorative and declaratory rather than regulatory; it does not create new programs, penalties, or funding, but instead formally records the Senate’s condemnation and support.

Impact

Because S. Res. 371 is a simple Senate resolution, it does not amend the U.S. Code or directly change state law. Its legal effect is limited to expressing the sense of the Senate, honoring victims, and commending responders. The practical impact is symbolic and political: it publicly recognizes the tragedy, reinforces support for the affected church-school community, and places the Senate on record against violence in houses of worship and schools.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment around the resolution is strongly supportive and solemn. It passed the Senate by unanimous consent with an amended preamble, indicating broad agreement and no recorded opposition in the available history. The tone of the text is condemnatory toward the shooting and empathetic toward victims, survivors, and the Minneapolis community, while also praising the courage of responders and helpers.

Contention

There is little visible contention in the available record, since the resolution was agreed to without amendment to the operative text and without any recorded votes or committee debate. The only procedural change noted is an amended preamble, which suggests minor wording adjustments rather than substantive disagreement. Any potential points of sensitivity are implicit rather than explicit: the resolution references gun violence, the safety of schools and places of worship, and solidarity with faith communities, but no member objections or policy disputes are documented in the provided materials.