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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: March 10, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 14, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 13, 2003
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3760-3761)
Mar 13, 2003
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)
Mar 12, 2003
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)
Mar 12, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2003
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)
Mar 12, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1751)
Mar 11, 2003
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.
Mar 11, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 85.
Mar 11, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1701-1704)
Mar 11, 2003
Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 10, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mar 10, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 12, 2003 House · vote #55 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 422–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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.

What's happening now March 14, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3