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 (9 May 2007): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 124, would authorize the use of Capitol Grounds for the 26th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. The service is intended to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2006. The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary would be permitted to sponsor this public event, which is scheduled for May 15, 2007, or another date jointly agreed upon by House and Senate leadership.
The event would be free and open to the public, and it must be arranged so as not to interfere with the operations of Congress. The sponsoring organization would be responsible for all expenses and liabilities associated with the event. They would also be allowed to erect necessary structures like stages and sound equipment, subject to approval by the Architect of the Capitol. The Capitol Police Board would enforce rules regarding activities like sales and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds during the event.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 20, 2007, and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The latest action recorded is a message indicating Senate action was sent to the House on May 9, 2007.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 26th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2007, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2006.
Timeline
9 May 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 124 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 124, would authorize the use of Capitol Grounds for the 26th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. The service is intended to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2006. The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary would be permitted to sponsor this public event, which is scheduled for May 15, 2007, or another date jointly agreed upon by House and Senate leadership. The event would be free and open to the public, and it must be arranged so as not to interfere with the operations of Congress. The sponsoring organization would be responsible for all expenses and liabilities associated with the event. They would also be allowed to erect necessary structures like stages and sound equipment, subject to approval by the Architect of the Capitol. The Capitol Police Board would enforce rules regarding activities like sales and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds during the event. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 20, 2007, and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The latest action recorded is a message indicating Senate action was sent to the House on May 9, 2007.
- Has H.Con.Res. 124 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 124. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 124?
- H.Con.Res. 124 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 124?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (9 May 2007).
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