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SENATES.Res. 717· 119th Congress

Senate honors memory of Jeri Bustamante

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

Sponsor
Rick Scott (R-FL)
Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026
Passage
72%
Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Resolution memorializes Jereima 'Jeri' Bustamante on the eighth anniversary of her death.
  • Encourages recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to continue her legacy.
  • Symbolic action with no new funding or policy changes.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Honors an individual and her memory through official Senate recognition.
  • Motivates scholarship recipients to pursue goals aligned with Bustamante's values.
  • No direct financial or policy impact on constituents or programs.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee on April 30, 2026. No cosponsors yet.
  • Resolutions typically pass with minimal debate if they advance without opposition.
  • Contact your senator if you knew Bustamante or support commemorating her memory.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Apr 30, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2179)
  • Apr 30, 2026Submitted in Senate