Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the need for improved fire safety in nonresidential buildings in the aftermath of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

Bill: 108-hconres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2003-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Building laws
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Federal officials
Fire fighters
Fire prevention
Fires
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Local officials
Medical personnel
Nightclubs and cabarets
Paramedical personnel
Rhode Island
Safety measures
Social Welfare
State officials
Victims
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Expresses the deepest condolences of Congress to the family members and friends who lost loved ones as a result of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and offers its hope for the quick and full recovery of those persons who were injured in the fire.
Expresses immense gratitude for the efforts of countless emergency response personnel, local, State, and Federal officials, health care providers, volunteers, businesses, and citizens who have been part of the response to this tragedy.
Urges State and local officials and the owners of entertainment facilities to examine their safety practices, fire codes, and enforcement capabilities in light of this horrific tragedy and to take all necessary action to ensure that such a tragedy never befalls any community again.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 10, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the deepest condolences of Congress to the family members and friends who lost loved ones as a result of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and offers its hope for the quick and full recovery of those persons who were injured in the fire.
Expresses immense gratitude for the efforts of countless emergency response personnel, local, State, and Federal officials, health care providers, volunteers, businesses, and citizens who have been part of the response to this tragedy.
Urges State and local officials and the owners of entertainment facilities to examine their safety practices, fire codes, and enforcement capabilities in light of this horrific tragedy and to take all necessary action to ensure that such a tragedy never befalls any community again.
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 10, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the deepest condolences of Congress to the family members and friends who lost loved ones as a result of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and offers its hope for the quick and full recovery of those persons who were injured in the fire.
Expresses immense gratitude for the efforts of countless emergency response personnel, local, State, and Federal officials, health care providers, volunteers, businesses, and citizens who have been part of the response to this tragedy.
Urges State and local officials and the owners of entertainment facilities to examine their safety practices, fire codes, and enforcement capabilities in light of this horrific tragedy and to take all necessary action to ensure that such a tragedy never befalls any community again.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3760-3761)
action_date: 2003-03-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3760-3761)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 55). (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/11/2003 H1701-1702)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 55).(text of measure as introduced: CR 3/11/2003 H1701-1702)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H1751)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: 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.
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 85.
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H1701-1704)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Introduced in House