Congress 107 - HCONRES 233 - Expressing the profound sorrow of the Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they endeavored to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

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Air piracy Bombings Commemorations Commercial aircraft Congress Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Department of Defense Emergency Management Emergency medical personnel Federal installations Federal office buildings Fire fighters Government Operations and Politics Health International Affairs Law enforcement officers New York City Office buildings Police Rescue work September 11, 2001 Terrorism Transportation and Public Works Victims of terrorism Virginia

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Expresses the sorrow of Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they tried to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Honors and commends the first responders who participated in evacuating and rescuing the innocent people in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after the terrorist attacks.

Encourages all levels of government to continue to work together to coordinate emergency preparedness effectively by providing the infrastructure, funding, and interagency communication and cooperation necessary to ensure that when another terrorist attack occurs, first responders will be as prepared as possible to respond to the attack effectively.

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Oct 31, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 30, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 30, 2001

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 411). (text: CR H7383-7384)
Oct 30, 2001

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 411).(text: CR H7383-7384)
Oct 30, 2001

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7390)
Oct 30, 2001

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 30, 2001

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 233.
Oct 30, 2001

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7383-7387)
Oct 30, 2001

Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 21, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sep 20, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 20, 2001

Introduced in House

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