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 (13 May 2009): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution would allow the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to hold the 28th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on the Capitol Grounds. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2009, would honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2008.
The resolution specifies that the event must be free to the public and not interfere with the work of Congress. The Fraternal Order of Police would be responsible for all expenses and liabilities related to the service. The Architect of the Capitol would approve any structures like stages or sound equipment needed for the event.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2009. The latest action indicates a message on Senate action was sent to the House on May 13, 2009, suggesting it has progressed through at least one chamber.
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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 28th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2009, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2008.
Timeline
13 May 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 38 do?
- This concurrent resolution would allow the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to hold the 28th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on the Capitol Grounds. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2009, would honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2008. The resolution specifies that the event must be free to the public and not interfere with the work of Congress. The Fraternal Order of Police would be responsible for all expenses and liabilities related to the service. The Architect of the Capitol would approve any structures like stages or sound equipment needed for the event. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2009. The latest action indicates a message on Senate action was sent to the House on May 13, 2009, suggesting it has progressed through at least one chamber.
- Has H.Con.Res. 38 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 38. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 38?
- H.Con.Res. 38 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 38?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (13 May 2009).
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