A concurrent resolution to express the thanks of the Congress of the United States to those persons who, during the period of October 4 through 6, 1980, directly participated in the rescuing of five hundred and ten people on board the burning passenger vessel Prinsendam off the coast of Alaska.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Feb 1981): Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
What this bill does
This resolution, introduced by Representative Glenn M. Anderson, expresses thanks from Congress to individuals who helped rescue 510 people from the burning passenger ship Prinsendam off the Alaskan coast in October 1980. The full details of how the resolution would formally achieve this expression of thanks are not yet publicly available, as the official text of the bill has not been published.
The resolution specifically acknowledges the participants in the rescue efforts. It is presented as a concurrent resolution, meaning it is intended to be adopted by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The policy area identified for this bill is Government Operations and Politics, suggesting its focus on official recognition and congressional actions.
The bill was introduced in 1981 and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. As the full text of the resolution is not yet available, its specific legislative journey beyond this referral is not detailed. It is currently awaiting further action by the subcommittee.
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Official summary
Expresses thanks to those individuals directly participating in the rescue of the people onboard the burning passenger vessel Prinsendam.
Timeline
26 Feb 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 2 do?
- This resolution, introduced by Representative Glenn M. Anderson, expresses thanks from Congress to individuals who helped rescue 510 people from the burning passenger ship Prinsendam off the Alaskan coast in October 1980. The full details of how the resolution would formally achieve this expression of thanks are not yet publicly available, as the official text of the bill has not been published. The resolution specifically acknowledges the participants in the rescue efforts. It is presented as a concurrent resolution, meaning it is intended to be adopted by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The policy area identified for this bill is Government Operations and Politics, suggesting its focus on official recognition and congressional actions. The bill was introduced in 1981 and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. As the full text of the resolution is not yet available, its specific legislative journey beyond this referral is not detailed. It is currently awaiting further action by the subcommittee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 2 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 2. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 2?
- H.Con.Res. 2 was sponsored by Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 2?
- Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. (26 Feb 1981).
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