S.J.RES.18: A joint resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about emergency management
  • Introduced July 10, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2001

Bill Summary

Requires the U.S. flags on all Federal facilities to be lowered to half-staff each year on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmittsburg, Maryland.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
July 10, 2001

Introduced in the Senate by Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Md.)

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