United States · Resolution · HCONRES
H.Con.Res. 85 (108th)
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.
Introduced
10 March 2003
Last action
14 March 2003 · Floor
Status
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsors
Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]
Subjects
Healthcare
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
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.
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Timeline
10 March 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 March 2003
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Source: IntroReferral
10 March 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 March 2003
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
11 March 2003
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1701-1704)
Source: Floor
11 March 2003
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 85.
Source: Floor
11 March 2003
Floor
Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Source: Floor
12 March 2003
Vote
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)
Source: Floor
12 March 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
12 March 2003
Vote
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)
Source: Floor
12 March 2003
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1751)
Source: Floor
13 March 2003
Passed
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3760-3761)
Source: Floor
13 March 2003
Passed
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)
Source: Floor
14 March 2003
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
Votes
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Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Received in Senate · 13 March 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 11 March 2003 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 10 March 2003 · Download file
Documents
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Received in Senate (text)
Received in Senate · EN · 13 March 2003
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Received in Senate · EN · 13 March 2003
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Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 13 March 2003
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 12 March 2003
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 11 March 2003
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 March 2003
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Sponsors
- Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6] · D · Sponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/85
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/hconres/85
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