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H.J.RES.42

H.J.RES.42: Memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the American flag to half-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland.

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
This bill is primarily about emergency management
Introduced March 29, 2001
Latest Major Action Oct. 16, 2001
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Bill Sponsor

Michael N. Castle (R-Del.)

Bill Cosponsors

114 (65 Democrats, 1 Independent, 49 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Requires the American flags on all Federal office buildings to be lowered to half-staff each year in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emittsburg, Maryland.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
	Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
	Considered under suspension of the rules.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
	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.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 361).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	Received in the Senate.
	Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	Cleared for White House.
	Presented to President.
	Signed by President.
	Became Public Law No: 107-51.
March 29, 2001	Introduced in the House by Michael N. Castle (R-Del.)

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