Senate Joint Resolution 44
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A joint resolution condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and supporting efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
44
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, in which two innocent people were killed and one injured while standing up to hate and intolerance.
Congress offers deepest condolences to the families of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche.
Congress supports community efforts towards healing from this terrible crime.
Congress supports nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence.
June 6, 2017
06/06/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/06/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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