SRES 740 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution condemning the attack that occurred in Greenwood, Indiana, on July 17, 2022, expressing support and prayers for those impacted by that tragedy, and praising the actions of Elisjsha Dicken (also known as the "Good Samaritan") who valiantly engaged and thwarted the shooter.

SRES 740 is a symbolic Senate resolution (not a law) passed on August 3, 2022, condemning a July 17, 2022, shooting at Greenwood, Indiana's Greenwood Park Mall that killed three people (Pedro Piñeda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Piñeda, and Victor Gomez). It expresses support for victims' families, honors first responders, and specifically praises Elisjsha Dicken (the "Good Samaritan") for stopping the shooter. The resolution has no legal effect but serves as a formal expression of national solidarity with the community and recognition of Dicken's actions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Aug 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Aug 3, 2022 Last action Aug 3, 2022
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Aug 3, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3902; text: CR S3920-3921)
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Aug 3, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3902; text: CR S3920-3921)
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Aug 3, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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