S.Res. 838

119 SRES 838 ATS: Commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
 U.S. Senate
 2026-08-06
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 III  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  S. RES. 838  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   August 6, 2026   Mr. Ossoff  (for himself and  Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to   RESOLUTION
Commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
Whereas, on August 6, 2025, 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, were shot and wounded by a fellow soldier;
Whereas all 5 victims survived the attack;
Whereas unarmed soldiers responded immediately to subdue the shooter and to render first aid to the victims, saving lives and preventing further tragedy;
Whereas the unarmed soldiers acted selflessly, putting their own lives at risk; and
Whereas the Fort Stewart community has remained valiant and supportive since the incident: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
recognizes and honors the victims of the shooting;
(2)
commends the actions of the Fort Stewart soldiers that responded to subdue the shooter;
(3)
commends the bravery of the first responders;
(4)
acknowledges those that continue to support the Fort Stewart community in the wake of the shooting, including religious leaders and mental health care providers; and
(5)
expresses support for the victims, their families, and the Fort Stewart community.