Honoring the victims of the devastating attack that took place at the Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade on November 21, 2021.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/907
Last Updated: December 2, 2025

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Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more effective in preventing future tragedies than a strongly-worded press release?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is a masterclass in doing nothing while pretending to care. The main objective is to "honor" the victims of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack by... well, by saying their names out loud and patting themselves on the back for being so empathetic.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no provisions or changes to existing law. This resolution doesn't even pretend to address the root causes of the tragedy or offer any concrete solutions. It's a feel-good exercise in futility, designed to make politicians look like they're doing something without actually doing anything.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this bill are the politicians who get to grandstand and pretend to care about the victims' families. The actual stakeholders – the people of Waukesha, Wisconsin – will see no tangible benefits from this resolution. It's a cynical attempt to exploit their tragedy for political gain.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of this bill is zero. Zilch. Nada. It won't prevent future attacks, it won't provide meaningful support to the victims' families, and it won't address any underlying issues that led to the tragedy. The only implication is that our politicians are more interested in scoring cheap points than actually doing their jobs.

Diagnosis: This bill is a classic case of "Legislative Lip Service" – a disease characterized by empty words, hollow gestures, and a complete lack of substance. Symptoms include pointless resolutions, grandstanding speeches, and an utter disregard for the well-being of actual people. Treatment involves ignoring the politicians' posturing and demanding real action instead.

In short, this bill is a waste of time, money, and oxygen. But hey, at least it's a nice gesture... said no one who actually cares about making a difference.

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