Condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.

Bill: 109-hres-1082
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2006-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
International Affairs
Murder
Names
Pennsylvania
Police
Streets
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: 
Condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.
 
 Urges the municipal government of St. Denis, France, to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the government of France to take appropriate action against St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal.
 
 Commends all police officers in the United States and throughout the world for their commitment to public service and public safety. 

action_date: 2006-12-06
text: 

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

 
Condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.
 
 Urges the municipal government of St. Denis, France, to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the government of France to take appropriate action against St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal.
 
 Commends all police officers in the United States and throughout the world for their commitment to public service and public safety. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 31, 8 Present (Roll no. 527). (text: CR 12/7/2006 H8804)
action_date: 2006-12-06
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): 368 - 31, 8 Present (Roll no. 527).(text: CR 12/7/2006 H8804)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 H8857)
action_date: 2006-12-06
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: 2006-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1082.
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 H8804-8808)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Introduced in House