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S.Res. 637 · 114th Congress

A resolution honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on…

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A resolution honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016.

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1 cosponsor · 1 D

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 10, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Dec 10, 2016

Honors: (1) the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016; and (2) the sacrifice of the individuals who put themselves in harm's way to help save lives and to respond to the fire. Expresses support for Oakland's continued emergency response efforts and work to assist the victims' families.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 10, 2016

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors: (1) the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016; and (2) the sacrifice of the individuals who put themselves in harm's way to help save lives and to respond to the fire. Expresses support for Oakland's continued emergency response efforts and work to assist the victims' families.

Offers condolences and support to the victims' families and loved ones. Expresses solidarity with the people of the East Bay of California as they work to heal their community.

Reaffirms a commitment to support long-term recovery efforts in partnership with local and state governments, citizens, and businesses.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016.

Latest action (Dec 10, 2016): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7037-7038)

Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 10, 2016

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Dec 10, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Dec 10, 2016

No recorded floor vote found.