Commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1527 is a commemorative resolution marking one year since a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, on September 10, 2025, which injured two students seriously enough to require hospitalization. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or policy requirement; instead, it formally states the House's position by condemning the shooting, honoring the victims and survivors, and expressing condolences and support to their families and to the Evergreen High School and Jefferson County communities.
The resolution also recognizes specific groups affected by or involved in the response to the shooting: the students, educators, and staff of Evergreen High School; law enforcement including the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Jeffco Public Schools security officers; medical personnel at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado; and neighbors and other first responders whose quick actions are credited with helping protect students and staff during the incident.
The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado, with several cosponsors from Colorado's congressional delegation, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As a resolution of this type, its next steps would depend on committee action and, if advanced, a vote by the full House; it does not require the President's signature and carries no binding legal effect.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1527 do?
- H.Res. 1527 is a commemorative resolution marking one year since a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, on September 10, 2025, which injured two students seriously enough to require hospitalization. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or policy requirement; instead, it formally states the House's position by condemning the shooting, honoring the victims and survivors, and expressing condolences and support to their families and to the Evergreen High School and Jefferson County communities. The resolution also recognizes specific groups affected by or involved in the response to the shooting: the students, educators, and staff of Evergreen High School; law enforcement including the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Jeffco Public Schools security officers; medical personnel at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado; and neighbors and other first responders whose quick actions are credited with helping protect students and staff during the incident. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado, with several cosponsors from Colorado's congressional delegation, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As a resolution of this type, its next steps would depend on committee action and, if advanced, a vote by the full House; it does not require the President's signature and carries no binding legal effect.
- Has H.Res. 1527 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.Res. 1527 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1527?
- H.Res. 1527 was sponsored by Rep. Brittany Pettersen [D-CO7] (Democrat-CO), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1527?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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