Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the premier public health institute of the United States.

condemns the act of violence during the shooting on August 8, 2025, and offers condolences to the loved ones of Officer David Rose, who died in the line of duty;

affirms the responsibility of Congress to protect the integrity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this resolution as the “CDC”) and the dignity of dedicated CDC employees who put their lives on the line for millions of individuals in the United States;

commits to supporting the lifesaving mission of the CDC of protecting the people of the United States and keeping them healthy, safe, and secure through data-driven scientific research, innovation, and public health initiatives;

expresses hope that the CDC, with continued investment, will continue its important work of saving lives from public health threats; and

respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Director of the CDC.