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A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Introduced: December 17, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Dec 17, 2012
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
Dec 17, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
Dec 17, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012.

Offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, and recognizes that the healing process will be long and difficult for the entire community.

Honors the selfless, dedicated service of: (1) the teachers, school administrators, school support staff, medical professionals, and others in the greater Newtown community; (2) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded; and (3) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.

States that the Senate remains committed to working together to help prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.

What's happening now December 17, 2012

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)