Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

Plain-English Summary

This bill is a formal resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives expressing condolences and honoring the memory of the victims of a mass shooting that occurred in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019. On that day, a gunman opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company, a manufacturing facility, killing five employees and injuring several others, including police officers who responded to the scene. Resolutions like this one are a traditional way for Congress to officially acknowledge tragedies and express the nation's sympathy.

This type of legislation, known as a "simple resolution," does not create any new laws, allocate any funding, or require any action from the government or the public. It is purely symbolic in nature, serving as an official statement of mourning and recognition from the House of Representatives. It primarily affects the families and community of Aurora, Illinois, by providing a formal acknowledgment of their loss at the national level.

The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as part of the standard legislative process, though resolutions of this kind are common and are often introduced as a gesture of respect following national tragedies. In short, this bill is Congress's way of formally saying that the nation recognizes the victims, honors their memory, and stands with the Aurora community in grief.