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SRES 813118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution honoring the life of Steven D. Symms, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.

Policy Area: Congress
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Aug 25, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 12, 2024

Latest Action

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 813 is a formal resolution introduced in the 118th Congress to honor the life of Steven D. Symms, a former United States Senator from Idaho. The resolution recognizes his service and contributions during his tenure in the Senate. The bill does not include legislative provisions, funding, or policy changes, serving solely as a commemorative measure.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 813 is a non-legislative resolution that honors the late Senator Steven D. Symms and has no direct policy or regulatory impact.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution honors the life and service of Steven D. Symms, former U.S. Senator from Idaho.
  • It is a commemorative measure without legislative or regulatory authority.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate and the latest action was sending a message on Senate action to the House.
Who Benefits?

['The family and associates of Steven D. Symms', 'The State of Idaho', 'Members of the Senate and Congress recognizing former colleagues']

Potential Concerns

['No implementation or cost concerns as the resolution is ceremonial.', 'No authority or oversight issues since it does not create or modify law.']

Political Context

This resolution is part of a common congressional practice to honor former members of Congress posthumously or upon retirement. It reflects the Senate's recognition of Senator Symms' contributions without affecting policy or appropriations. The resolution status is marked as failed or expired, indicating it did not complete the legislative process.

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Indirect Effects

["May contribute to historical record and public awareness of Senator Symms' career.", 'Could foster goodwill among Idaho constituents and former Senate colleagues.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a non-legislative resolution, S.Res. 813 does not involve government spending, regulatory changes, or enforcement mechanisms. Transparency considerations are minimal given the ceremonial nature of the bill. The lack of a bill summary and full text is consistent with its status as a simple resolution honoring an individual.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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