A resolution commemorating the passage of 5 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Rick Scott

Republican · FL · Senator

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

• Ashley Moody (R-FL)Original· 2026-06-24

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215)

2026-06-24

Source: Congress.gov

This resolution honors the five-year anniversary of the Surfside condominium collapse in Florida that killed 98 people, recognizing the tragedy and its impact on the families and community affected. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment by Congress of this disaster and the lives lost, though it does not create new laws or programs.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 788 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 788 Commemorating the passage of 5 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2026 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Moody) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Commemorating the passage of 5 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021. Whereas June 24, 2026, marks 5 years since portions of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, catastrophically collapsed; and Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating collapse-- (1) one of the largest rescue and recovery operations in the history of the United States commenced to locate scores of residents who were unaccounted for and believed to be in the collapsed building; (2) first responders from across Florida immediately answered the call of duty, including firefighters, uniformed police officers, rescue and recovery crews, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, and others rushing to save the lives of individuals trapped in the building; (3) international rescue crews and emergency support organizations from Israel and Mexico responded to the site to aid in the search and recovery efforts; (4) National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces from Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and emergency specialists from California, deployed to Surfside, Florida, to provide critical support; (5) teams worked tirelessly around the clock to rescue survivors and recover the remains of individuals killed in the tragic collapse; and (6) on June 30, 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced it would launch a formal investigation into the cause of the collapse: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) commemorates the passage of 5 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021; (2) honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (3) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by the local, State, national, and international teams of first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse; and (4) expresses support for the survivors and community of Surfside, Florida. <all>

• S4898A bill to implement recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States for improving the Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor program and identifying additional opportunities to recover Medicaid overpayments, and for other purposes.
  Referred to Committee · 2026-06-24
• S4834Prioritizing American Talent Act
  Referred to Committee · 2026-06-18
• SRES444A resolution condemning the dictator of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.
  Referred to Committee · 2026-06-16
• SRES770A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
  Introduced · 2026-06-15