Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Oct 2007): Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 172, introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2007, is a concurrent resolution. Its purpose is to formally honor the lives of nine firefighters from the City of Charleston, South Carolina, who died in the line of duty on June 18, 2007. The resolution acknowledges their service, sacrifice, and the impact of their loss.
The bill directly affects the memory and legacy of these nine firefighters. It also serves as a statement of recognition from Congress for the work of firefighters across the nation, highlighting their dedication and the risks they undertake. While introduced in the House, the bill was later indefinitely postponed by the Senate in October 2007, meaning it did not advance further in the legislative process.
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Timeline
26 Oct 2007
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 172 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 172, introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2007, is a concurrent resolution. Its purpose is to formally honor the lives of nine firefighters from the City of Charleston, South Carolina, who died in the line of duty on June 18, 2007. The resolution acknowledges their service, sacrifice, and the impact of their loss. The bill directly affects the memory and legacy of these nine firefighters. It also serves as a statement of recognition from Congress for the work of firefighters across the nation, highlighting their dedication and the risks they undertake. While introduced in the House, the bill was later indefinitely postponed by the Senate in October 2007, meaning it did not advance further in the legislative process.
- Has H.Con.Res. 172 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 172. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 172?
- H.Con.Res. 172 was sponsored by Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] (R-SC), with 109 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 172?
- Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493) (26 Oct 2007).
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