House Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk's Legacy and Push for Government Funding

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Republicans are recognizing the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in a political act of violence, while also pushing forward with a resolution to condemn the assassination and all political violence. The House is set to vote on a resolution, H. Res. 719, sponsored by Speaker Mike Johnson, which honors Kirk's life and enduring impact and calls on Americans to reject political violence and recommit to respectful debate. In other news, House Republicans are working to responsibly fund the federal government, passing 12 appropriations bills out of committee and moving to conference with the Senate on several bills. A short-term, clean continuing resolution is being brought forward to extend government funding through November 21, 2025, with $88 million in funding to enhance security for public officials.

Key Takeaways:

  • The House is set to vote on a resolution, H. Res. 719, sponsored by Speaker Mike Johnson, which honors Charlie Kirk's life and enduring impact and condemns the assassination.
  • House Republicans are pushing for responsible government funding, passing 12 appropriations bills out of committee and moving to conference with the Senate on several bills.
  • A short-term, clean continuing resolution, H.R. 5371, is being brought forward to extend government funding through November 21, 2025, with $88 million in funding to enhance security for public officials.
  • Charlie Kirk was a dedicated conservative activist who advocated for civil dialogue and respectful debate, and his legacy will be honored by the House resolution.
  • The Republican-led House is working to return to regular order in the FY26 appropriations process, which has been disrupted by partisan gridlock.

Statistics:

  • 12 appropriations bills have been passed out of committee by the House Appropriations Committee.
  • Three appropriations bills have passed on the House floor.
  • $88 million in funding has been included in the continuing resolution to enhance security for Members of Congress, the executive branch, and the judicial branch.
  • November 21, 2025, is the date by which the continuing resolution will extend government funding.

Sources:

  • [The Leader's Floor Lookout: Friday, September 19, 2025](https://www.majorityleader.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5654)
  • H. Res. 719: [Resolution Condemning the Assassination of Charlie Kirk and All Political Violence](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/719)
  • H.R. 5371: [Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5371)