A resolution honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)
What this bill does
Nonpartisan legislative analyst summary:
S.Res. 844 is a Senate resolution honoring the lives and service of six named individuals — Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, and Nicholas Dale — along with all wildland firefighters serving on the front lines in the United States. As a simple resolution, it does not carry the force of law; it expresses the sentiment of the Senate and does not create, amend, or repeal any statute, program, or funding.
The resolution primarily affects those it names and honors, along with the broader community of wildland firefighters whose service it recognizes. It does not impose obligations, provide funding, or change policy affecting any other individuals, agencies, or groups.
The resolution was introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) on August 7, 2026, and on the same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to in the Senate without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because simple resolutions apply only to the chamber that passes them and do not go to the House or the President, this action completed the resolution's legislative process; no further steps remain.
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Timeline
7 Aug 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 844 do?
- Nonpartisan legislative analyst summary: S.Res. 844 is a Senate resolution honoring the lives and service of six named individuals — Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, and Nicholas Dale — along with all wildland firefighters serving on the front lines in the United States. As a simple resolution, it does not carry the force of law; it expresses the sentiment of the Senate and does not create, amend, or repeal any statute, program, or funding. The resolution primarily affects those it names and honors, along with the broader community of wildland firefighters whose service it recognizes. It does not impose obligations, provide funding, or change policy affecting any other individuals, agencies, or groups. The resolution was introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) on August 7, 2026, and on the same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to in the Senate without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because simple resolutions apply only to the chamber that passes them and do not go to the House or the President, this action completed the resolution's legislative process; no further steps remain.
- Has S.Res. 844 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 844. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 844?
- S.Res. 844 was sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 844?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569) (7 Aug 2026).
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