Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 1998): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution honored Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut, two United States Capitol Police officers killed in the line of duty. It authorized use of the Capitol Rotunda for a memorial service held on July 28, 1998, and directed the Architect of the Capitol to install a commemorative plaque at an approved site in the Capitol.
The resolution also addressed practical and financial matters arising from the officers' deaths. It directed the House Sergeant at Arms to arrange and pay for funeral services, including travel expenses for immediate family members and costs for Members of the House attending the funerals, using House accounts. It further directed the Chief Administrative Officer of the House to pay survivor's gratuities—$51,866 to Detective Gibson's widow and $47,280 to Private First Class Chestnut's widow—treated as gifts rather than taxable compensation. Finally, it expressed the sense of Congress that a Capitol Police Memorial Fund should be established by law to benefit surviving spouses and children of Capitol Police officers killed in the line of duty.
As a concurrent resolution, it does not carry the force of law but reflects an internal congressional action. It was introduced and agreed to by both the House and Senate by voice vote on July 27, 1998, completing the legislative process for this type of measure; no further action was required or possible beyond its adoption.
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Official summary
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to place a plaque in honor of the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut at an appropriate site in the U.S. Capitol, with the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for funeral services for Officers Gibson and Chestnut, including payments for travel expenses of immediate family members, and for expenses incurred by Members of the House of Representatives in attending such services. Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to pay survivor's gratuities to the widows of Officers Gibson and Chestnut. Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should be established under law a U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund for the surviving spouses and children of members of the U.S. Capitol Police who are slain in the line of duty.
Timeline
27 Jul 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 310 do?
- This concurrent resolution honored Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut, two United States Capitol Police officers killed in the line of duty. It authorized use of the Capitol Rotunda for a memorial service held on July 28, 1998, and directed the Architect of the Capitol to install a commemorative plaque at an approved site in the Capitol. The resolution also addressed practical and financial matters arising from the officers' deaths. It directed the House Sergeant at Arms to arrange and pay for funeral services, including travel expenses for immediate family members and costs for Members of the House attending the funerals, using House accounts. It further directed the Chief Administrative Officer of the House to pay survivor's gratuities—$51,866 to Detective Gibson's widow and $47,280 to Private First Class Chestnut's widow—treated as gifts rather than taxable compensation. Finally, it expressed the sense of Congress that a Capitol Police Memorial Fund should be established by law to benefit surviving spouses and children of Capitol Police officers killed in the line of duty. As a concurrent resolution, it does not carry the force of law but reflects an internal congressional action. It was introduced and agreed to by both the House and Senate by voice vote on July 27, 1998, completing the legislative process for this type of measure; no further action was required or possible beyond its adoption.
- Has H.Con.Res. 310 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 310. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 310?
- H.Con.Res. 310 was sponsored by Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] (R-GA), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 310?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (27 Jul 1998).
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