Congress resolution marks 15 years since Tucson shooting that wounded Giffords
Passed one chamberS.Con.Res. 25Latest action
Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand · Senator · NY
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Official title: A concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
Introduced:
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Congress is set to formally commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Tucson shooting that killed six and wounded Giffords.
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What does this do?
This marks the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson at an event hosted by then-Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. It honors the six people killed and the 13 injured, including Giffords, and praises the Tucson community and first responders while acknowledging Giffords' later advocacy against gun violence.
Who does it affect?
Directly meaningful to survivors, victims' families, and the Tucson community; also relevant to those tracking how Congress addresses political violence and civility.
Why does it matter?
As a symbolic , it does not change any laws, regulate firearms, or impose obligations on anyone; it has no legal or practical effect.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 8, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Feb 13, 2026
- Adopted by both chambers
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate. Both chambers have to adopt the same text. This kind of resolution never goes to the president and does not become law.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.