Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 May 2003): Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5978)
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 96, authorizes the National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to hold the 22nd annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on the Capitol Grounds. This event is intended to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2002. The service would be held on May 15, 2003, or another date agreed upon by House and Senate leadership.
The service will be free to the public and must be arranged so as not to interfere with Congress's operations. The National Fraternal Order of Police would be responsible for all event expenses and liabilities. They are also permitted, with approval from the Architect of the Capitol, to erect necessary structures like a stage and sound equipment. The Capitol Police Board would enforce existing restrictions on the Capitol Grounds regarding sales, advertisements, and solicitations during the event.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 18, 2003. It later passed the House and was received by the Senate, where it was considered and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent on May 8, 2003. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become effective.
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Timeline
8 May 2003
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5978)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 96 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 96, authorizes the National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to hold the 22nd annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on the Capitol Grounds. This event is intended to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2002. The service would be held on May 15, 2003, or another date agreed upon by House and Senate leadership. The service will be free to the public and must be arranged so as not to interfere with Congress's operations. The National Fraternal Order of Police would be responsible for all event expenses and liabilities. They are also permitted, with approval from the Architect of the Capitol, to erect necessary structures like a stage and sound equipment. The Capitol Police Board would enforce existing restrictions on the Capitol Grounds regarding sales, advertisements, and solicitations during the event. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 18, 2003. It later passed the House and was received by the Senate, where it was considered and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent on May 8, 2003. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become effective.
- Has H.Con.Res. 96 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 96. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 96?
- H.Con.Res. 96 was sponsored by Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 96?
- Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5978) (8 May 2003).
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