U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR838: A resolution commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
Status: Introduced, August 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 6, 2026:
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, 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 SECTION 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.
Sponsors
- Ossoff, Jon (D) · primary sponsor
- Warnock, Raphael (D)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Subjects: Congressional tributes, Commemorative events and holidays, Firearms and explosives, Violent crime, Crime victims, First responders and emergency personnel, Crime and Law Enforcement, Georgia
Common questions
- What is SR838?
- SR838 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
- What is the status of SR838?
- Introduced as of August 6, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525) (August 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR838?
- Ossoff, Jon (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR838?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/838
Source: official Congress record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.