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

Senate Resolution 848 is a non-binding resolution honoring the 80th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Specifically, the resolution: * Formally marks the CDC's 80th anniversary and notes its public health history, including its 1946 founding to control malaria and its work on smallpox eradication, anti-smoking campaigns, drug overdose surveillance, rural health, and international programs like PEPFAR. * Condemns an August 8, 2025 shooting attack at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. * Expresses condolences to the family of DeKalb County Officer David Rose, who was killed in the incident. * Expresses Senate support for protecting the CDC workforce, maintaining the agency's integrity, and supporting its scientific research and public health initiatives. * Directs the Secretary of the Senate to deliver an official copy of the resolution to the Director of the CDC.

* **The CDC and its workforce:** Formally receives recognition and expressions of Senate support regarding safety, integrity, and public health work. * **The family of Officer David Rose:** Formally receives condolences from the Senate. * **General Public:** The resolution does not establish new rights, benefits, requirements, or restrictions for citizens.

Because this is a non-binding resolution, it does not change federal law, create new government programs, or modify existing regulations. The only required action is an administrative task directing the Secretary of the Senate to send an official enrolled copy of the resolution to the CDC Director.

* **No spending or taxes:** This resolution does not allocate, authorize, or alter any federal funding, taxes, or fees. * **Support statement:** It includes a statement expressing Senate support for continued financial investment in the CDC, but it does not actually grant or appropriate any funds.

* **Non-binding status:** The resolution does not carry the force of law. It reflects the sense of the Senate rather than enforceable legislation.

This resolution is a symbolic gesture by the Senate to mark the CDC's 80th anniversary, condemn a 2025 attack at its Atlanta headquarters, offer sympathies to the family of an officer killed in that attack, and express support for the CDC's mission and funding. It changes no laws and spends no money.