US SR278 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)
Status: Introduced on October 2 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-10-02 - Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6261-6262)
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 2 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-10-02 - Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6261-6262)
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution expressing condolences to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria, commending the resiliency of the people of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, and expressing gratitude to other neighboring States willing to stand by the people of the affected areas during the relief and recovery efforts. Expresses condolences to the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Commends the resiliency and courage of the people of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Commits to provide the necessary resources to rebuild their communities. Applauds the work and commitment of emergency responders and law enforcement officers on the ground in the aftermath of such hurricanes.
Title
A resolution expressing condolences to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria, commending the resiliency of the people of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, and expressing gratitude to other neighboring States willing to stand by the people of the affected areas during the relief and recovery efforts.
Sponsors
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL] |
Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA] | Sen. John Kennedy [R-LA] | Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-10-02 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6261-6262) |
Subjects
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency management
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Law enforcement officers
Louisiana
Natural disasters
Puerto Rico
Texas
Virgin Islands
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency management
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Law enforcement officers
Louisiana
Natural disasters
Puerto Rico
Texas
Virgin Islands
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/278/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres278/BILLS-115sres278is.pdf |