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H.Con.Res. 298 (105th)

Expressing deepest condolences to the State and people of Florida for the losses suffered as a result of the wild land fires occurring in June and July 1998, expressing support to the State and people of Florida as they overcome the effects of the fires, and commending the heroic efforts of firefighters from across the Nation in battling the fires.

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Introduced

16 July 1998

Last action

24 July 1998 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15]

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Summary

Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Congress to the State and the people of Florida for the losses suffered as a result of the wild land fires occurring in June and July 1998; and (2) support to the State and the people of Florida as they overcome the effects of the fires. Commends: (1) the heroic efforts of the firefighters from across the Nation in battling the fires; and (2) the many Federal, State, and local government agencies that have contributed vital support functions in response to the fires.

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Timeline

  1. 16 July 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 July 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 July 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 July 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 20 July 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 July 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 July 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 July 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5880-5883)

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 July 1998

    Floor

    Mrs. Fowler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 July 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 23 July 1998

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8951-8952)

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 July 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8951-8952)

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 July 1998

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 23 July 1998

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  15. 24 July 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 20 July 1998

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