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Bill107th CongressFiled Sep 20, 2001Commemorations
H.Con.Res. 233

Expressing the profound sorrow of the Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they endeavored to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Oct 30, 2001)

Expresses the sorrow of Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they tried to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Honors and commends the first responders who participated in evacuating and rescuing the innocent people in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after the terrorist attacks.

Encourages all levels of government to continue to work together to coordinate emergency preparedness effectively by providing the infrastructure, funding, and interagency communication and cooperation necessary to ensure that when another terrorist attack occurs, first responders will be as prepared as possible to respond to the attack effectively.

What just happenedOct 31, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4](R-OK)Sponsor
115 cosponsors54 D60 R1 I
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  1. Oct 31, 2001IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Oct 30, 2001FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 30, 2001FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 411). (text: CR H7383-7384)

  4. Oct 30, 2001Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 411).(text: CR H7383-7384)

  5. Oct 30, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7390)

  6. Oct 30, 2001FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Oct 30, 2001FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 233.

  8. Oct 30, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7383-7387)

  9. Oct 30, 2001FloorH30300

    Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  10. Sep 21, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  11. Sep 20, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Sep 20, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Sep 20, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentOct 30, 200181
Expresses the sorrow of Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they tried to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Honors and commends the first responders who participated in evacuating and rescuing the innocent people in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after the terrorist attacks.

Encourages all levels of government to continue to work together to coordinate emergency preparedness effectively by providing the infrastructure, funding, and interagency communication and cooperation necessary to ensure that when another terrorist attack occurs, first responders will be as prepared as possible to respond to the attack effectively.

Introduced in HouseSep 20, 200100
Expresses the sorrow of Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they tried to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Honors and commends the first responders who participated in evacuating and rescuing the innocent people in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after the terrorist attacks.

Encourages all levels of government to continue to work together to coordinate emergency preparedness effectively by providing the infrastructure, funding, and interagency communication and cooperation necessary to ensure that when another terrorist attack occurs, first responders will be as prepared as possible to respond to the attack effectively.