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119th CONGRESS
1st Session |
Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Mrs. Miller of Illinois (for herself, Mr. Bost, and Mr. LaHood) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a devoted husband to Erika and loving father to a precious son and daughter;
Whereas Charlie Kirk had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was a faithful servant;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a defender of his faith and a soldier for the truth;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a true patriot and believed in the American dream;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was a tireless advocate for the right to life, strong families, and the importance of marriage;
Whereas Charlie Kirk had a relentless work ethic and was largely self-educated;
Whereas Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA at the young age of 18, which became the single most impactful political organization in America for young conservatives;
Whereas Turning Point USA Action encouraged young voters to get involved in the political process;
Whereas Turning Point USA has a presence on over 3,000 high school and college campuses nationwide;
Whereas Turning Point USA has over 650,000 lifetime student members;
Whereas Turning Point USA hosted America Fest and Student Action Summit which brought thousands of young conservatives together from across the country to learn and be inspired;
Whereas, in September 2025, Charlie Kirk had launched his American Comeback Tour to have engaging conversations on college campuses across the Nation and encourage college students to engage in the political process;
Whereas Charlie Kirk sought to have civil and peaceful conversations, even with those whom he disagreed;
Whereas, on September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was mercilessly gunned down at the first event of his American Comeback Tour while peacefully speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University;
Whereas, shortly before this tragedy, Kirk’s wife Erika had posted Psalm 46:1 on her X account, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”; and
Whereas this moment must be a Turning Point for the Nation and be proof that Charlie Kirk did not die in vain: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk;
(2) applauds the quick response and dedicated service of the first responders and hospital medical team who cared for Charlie Kirk;
(3) expresses sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Kirk family; and
(4) reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and to express their political views without fear of violence.