Honors the life of actor and martial artist Chuck Norris, who died March 19, 2026, at age 86, and asks the Secretary of the Senate to send the resolution to the House.

Official title: A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate

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Senate

Introduced 20-APR-2026

Passed 22-APR-2026

Key points

Recounts Norris's life, from his birth in Ryan, Oklahoma in 1940 through his Air Force service and martial arts career.
Lists his acting work, including Walker, Texas Ranger, and his Kickstart charity for middle-school students.
States that the Senate has heard of his death with profound sorrow and deep regret.

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Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor James Lankford (R-OK) Cosponsors · 1

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