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SRES717Referred to Committee

A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-30
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
SRES
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Type

Sponsor

Rick Scott
Rick Scott
Republican · FL · Senator
Votes with party: 74.3% (888 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$380k

Full profile: /officials/S001217

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2179)

2026-04-30

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-04-30

Previously

  • Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2026-04-30

Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors the life and memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante and encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on her legacy.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 717 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 717 Honoring the memory of Jereima ``Jeri'' Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2026 Mr. Scott of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of Jereima ``Jeri'' Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her passing. Whereas Jereima ``Jeri'' Bustamante (referred to in this preamble as ``Jeri Bustamante'') lived the American Dream; Whereas, after moving from Panama to the United States with her family, Jeri Bustamante-- (1) attended Miami Beach Senior High School; and (2) earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Sciences and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Florida International University; Whereas Jeri Bustamante had a tireless work ethic and a passion for communication and paid for her education by working while enrolled in school; Whereas that tireless work ethic propelled Jeri Bustamante to professional success, beginning with an internship at a Miami television station and culminating in a period of service as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott; Whereas the enthusiasm, compassion, tenacity, and vibrant energy of Jeri Bustamante are greatly missed by her family, friends, and coworkers; Whereas the spirit of Jeri Bustamante lives on through the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which aims to help graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School achieve their goals and pursue the American Dream through a college education; and Whereas April 8, 2026, marks 8 years since the life of Jeri Bustamante was tragically cut short in a fatal boating accident: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) honors the life and memory of Jereima ``Jeri'' Bustamante (referred to in this resolution as ``Jeri Bustamante''); (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Jeri Bustamante; (3) recognizes that living the American Dream remains possible for any individual who, following the example of Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pursue and achieve a goal; and (4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the legacy of Jeri Bustamante. <all>
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