A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day".

Bill: 115-sconres-15
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-05-18
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

First responders and emergency personnel
Latest action: action_date: 2017-08-04
text: Held at the desk.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-05-18
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.</p>

action_date: 2017-07-27
action_desc: Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
text: <p>Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.</p>

action_date: 2017-08-03
action_desc: Passed Senate amended
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 27, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.</p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2017 Ms. Warren (for herself and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas there are more than 25,300,000 first responders in the United States working to keep communities safe; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2017, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.

tv_txt: III Calendar No. 183 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2017 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Mrs. McCaskill , and Mr. Johnson ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs July 27, 2017 Reported by Mr. Johnson , with an amendment Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas there are more than 25,300,000 first responders in the United States working to keep communities safe; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2017, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Congress — (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.

July 27, 2017 Reported with an amendment

tv_txt: 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas there are more than 25,300,000 first responders in the United States working to keep communities safe; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2017, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.

Passed the Senate August 3, 2017. Secretary