Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 721

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller, III and commending him for a life dedicated to public service and the defense of the democracy of the United States.

Robert Mueller: Honoring His Life and Public Service

22 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This resolution is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. It was recently submitted and is waiting for the committee to decide on the next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

Senate

House

President

Law

Very likely to pass

Resolutions honoring the life of long-serving public officials usually pass without much trouble, even if some parts of their career were controversial.

Key Points

This resolution honors Robert Mueller, who passed away in March 2026. It recognizes his long career as a Marine in the Vietnam War, a federal prosecutor, the Director of the FBI, and a Special Counsel.
The proposal highlights his military service, where he earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. It also notes his work leading the FBI for 12 years, starting just before the September 11 attacks, and his role in transforming the agency to fight terrorism.
This is a ceremonial action that does not change any laws or spend any taxpayer money. It is a formal way for the Senate to show respect for Mueller's work and send a message of sympathy to his family.

Impact Analysis

Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.

Milestones

1 milestone2 actions

Apr 30, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2181-2182)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 30, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller, III and commending him for a life dedicated to public service and the defense of the democracy of the United States.

Bill NumberSRES 721

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2181-2182)