arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

US Senate Honors Lowell P. Weicker Jr., Advocate for Civil Rights.

The US Senate passed a resolution honoring the life and public service of former Senator and Governor Lowell P. Weicker Jr. The document highlights his crucial role in advocating for disability rights (ADA) and securing funding for scientific and medical research, including HIV/AIDS treatment. While ceremonial, the resolution acknowledges his significant past impact on state finances and public safety.
Key points
The resolution commemorates a politician who was an early and strong advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
It highlights his efforts to protect public health by preventing cuts to the National Institutes of Health funding.
It recalls his tenure as Governor of Connecticut, where he balanced the budget with a state income tax and signed an assault rifle ban.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Adopted
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_316
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution honoring the life of Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr., former Senator for the State of Connecticut.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_316.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution commemorates a politician who was an early and strong advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • It highlights his efforts to protect public health by preventing cuts to the National Institutes of Health funding.
  • It recalls his tenure as Governor of Connecticut, where he balanced the budget with a state income tax and signed an assault rifle ban.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health Courts and Law Security