S.Con.Res. 15Senate115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Senate

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day".

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SenateIntro Referral

Introduced in Senate

May 18, 2017

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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

May 18, 2017

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

July 26, 2017

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. Without written report.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

July 27, 2017

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.

July 27, 2017

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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

August 3, 2017

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

August 4, 2017

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August 4, 2017 • 1:06 PM

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August 4, 2017 • 2:31 PM

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Sen. Lisa MurkowskiR-AK · Aug 3, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 183, S. Con. Res. 15. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported…

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Engrossed in SenateIssued August 3, 2017

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. CON. RES. 15

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States;

Whereas there are more than 25,300,000 first responders in the United States working to keep communities safe;

Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and

Whereas October 28, 2017, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress—

(1)

supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day;

(2)

honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and

(3)

encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.

Passed the Senate August 3, 2017.

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