Bill Number: SRES 503 | Origin Chamber: Senate | Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 11/19 S8242) | Policy Area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Recognizes third anniversary of anti-LGBTQ+ attack at Colorado Springs Club Q.
Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper from Colorado.
Agreed to by the Senate.
This resolution, sponsored by Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, formally recognizes the third anniversary of the November 2022 anti-LGBTQ+ attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs. It was introduced, referred to the Judiciary Committee, and then approved by the full Senate, signifying official support and remembrance for the victims and community. As a Senate Resolution, it does not become law but expresses the sense of the Senate.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate on November 19, 2025, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The committee was discharged, and the resolution was considered and agreed to by the Senate on January 7, 2026. Because it is a Senate Resolution, it does not need to pass the House or be signed by the President to take effect; it expresses the official position or action of the Senate itself.
If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, especially in Colorado Springs, you might notice an official acknowledgment of the pain and resilience from the Club Q attack. This resolution serves as a formal statement of solidarity from the U.S. Senate, which could help reinforce support for victims, survivors, and local community efforts like the planned memorial and resource center. While it doesn't create new laws or funding, it signifies governmental recognition of the event and its ongoing impact.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe the Senate must formally recognize anti-LGBTQ+ violence and express solidarity with affected communities.
Critics Say
No formal opposition was recorded for this resolution, indicating broad agreement in the Senate.
Resolutions like S. Res. 503, which commemorate tragic events and express condolences or solidarity, typically receive widespread bipartisan support. The sponsors and the Senate as a whole affirm that recognizing such violence and supporting those affected aligns with national values. There was no recorded debate or opposition in the Senate, suggesting a consensus on the importance of remembering the Club Q attack and condemning identity-based hate.