A resolution expressing support for the individuals impacted by the senseless attack at the Washington Navy Yard, and commending and thanking members of the military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civil servants for their courage and professionalism.
Latest action · Oct 4, 2013 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7214; text as passed Senate: CR S7211)
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 4, 2013
- Agreed to in SenateOct 4, 2013
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Offers: (1) condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims killed or wounded during the violence that took place at the Washington Navy Yard on September 16, 2013; and (2) support and hope for all the individuals who were wounded and discomforted by the mass shooting.
Recognizes the difficult healing and recovery process that lies ahead for the affected communities.
Honors the courageous and professional service of: (1) the uniformed men and women of the Navy and other members of the U.S. Armed Forces; (2) all civilian employees who provide support for the Armed Forces; and (3) the law enforcement personnel, emergency responders, and medical professionals who responded to and assisted victims of that shooting.
Remains committed to preventing the occurrence of similar tragedies.
Cosponsors 99
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 4, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Al Franken | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| I-ME | Angus S. King Jr. | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-MD | Barbara A. Mikulski | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-FL | Bill Nelson | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| R-TN | Bob Corker | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-HI | Brian Schatz | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-MI | Carl Levin | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
| R-IA | Chuck Grassley | Original | Oct 4, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 4, 2013Introduced in Senate
- Oct 4, 2013Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7214; text as passed Senate: CR S7211)
- Oct 4, 2013Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7214; text as passed Senate: CR S7211)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Congressional tributes
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Department of Defense
- District of Columbia
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Law enforcement officers
- Military facilities and property
- Military personnel and dependents
- Violent crime
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 4, 2013Agreed to Senate
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