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.
Latest action (27 Jul 1998): Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.
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
This concurrent resolution was agreed to by both chambers of Congress on July 27, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for concurrent resolutions. They do not have the force of law.
Timeline
27 Jul 1998
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.
27 Jul 1998
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.
27 Jul 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
27 Jul 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
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?
- Yes. H.Con.Res. 310 has been enacted. Status last updated 27 Jul 1998.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 310?
- H.Con.Res. 310 was sponsored by Rep. Newton Gingrich [R-GA6, 1979-1998] (Republican-GA), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 310?
- Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (27 Jul 1998).
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