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H.Con.Res. 69House115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Sponsored by Eleanor Holmes NortonRep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Introduced July 19, 2017

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The resolution permits the 32nd District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to take place on the Capitol Grounds, either on October 6, 2017 or on another date set by House and Senate leaders. It directs the Capitol Police Board and the Architect of the Capitol to manage the event, set any necessary preparation requirements, and enforce existing rules about sales, advertising, and solicitation on the grounds.

Key Provisions

  • Allows the torch‑run event to be held on Capitol Grounds on a designated date.
  • Requires the Capitol Police Board to take actions needed to support and secure the event.
  • Gives the Architect of the Capitol authority to set conditions for any physical preparations needed for the event.
  • Mandates enforcement of existing Capitol Grounds restrictions on sales, advertising, displays, and solicitations during the event.

Legislative Activity

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

September 7, 2017

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

July 19, 2017

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

July 19, 2017

HouseCommittee

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

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

July 20, 2017

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

July 20, 2017

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

July 27, 2017

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

July 27, 2017

HouseCommittee

Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-285.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

September 1, 2017

HouseCalendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 77.

September 1, 2017

HouseFloor

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6644-6645)

September 5, 2017 • 7:08 PM

HouseFloor

Mr. Barletta asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

September 5, 2017 • 7:08 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6645)

September 5, 2017 • 7:08 PM

HouseFloor

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6645)

September 5, 2017 • 7:08 PM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 5, 2017 • 7:09 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate, read twice.

September 6, 2017

SenateFloor

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5077)

September 7, 2017

SenateFloor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

September 7, 2017

Floor Debate

2 members

What members said about H.Con.Res. 69 on the floor

2 Republicans
Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Sep 7, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 69, which was received from the House. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent…

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Lou Barletta
Rep. Lou BarlettaR-PA-11 · Sep 5, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 69) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special…

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America

At the First Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen

H. CON. RES. 69

September 7, 2017

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1.

Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

On October 6, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 32d annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes.

2.

Responsibility of Capitol Police Board

The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event.

3.

Conditions relating to physical preparations

The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event.

4.

Enforcement of restrictions

The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Secretary of the Senate.