Resolution

A formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted on by an official body or assembled group, such as a legislature. Unlike a bill, a simple resolution does not have the force of law and is not sent to the executive for a signature.

Example: The Senate might pass a resolution condemning a human rights violation in a foreign country, which serves as a formal statement of U.S. policy but does not create new legal obligations.

Common misconception: All resolutions passed by Congress become federal law. Only ‘joint resolutions’ that are signed by the President become law; simple and concurrent resolutions are primarily used for internal legislative matters or expressing collective sentiment.

Sources: https://www.congress.gov/legislation — congress.gov's legislation overview explains bills vs. simple, concurrent, and joint resolutions and which become law