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SRES 558 114th Congress Senate Emergency Management Congressional tributes Disaster relief and insurance First responders and emergency personnel Floods and storm protection Law enforcement officers Louisiana Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Texas

A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their lives due to the tragic flooding in the State of Louisiana in August 2016.

Introduced: September 13, 2016 Introduced by: Cassidy, Bill Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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Sep 13, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5678; text as passed Senate: CR S5674)
Sep 13, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(considered: CR S5678; text as passed Senate: CR S5674)
Sep 13, 2016
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.)

Honors the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their lives in the August 2016 flooding. Extends condolences and prayers to the families of the victims and to all affected individuals in the communities of the flooded parishes.

Recognizes the law enforcement officers, first responders, and volunteers who have demonstrated tremendous resolve throughout the recovery.

Commends the individuals working to care and provide for the injured and displaced.

Applauds the support, assistance, and aid provided by people across the United States.

Pledges to continue to work together to support Louisiana in its time of need.

What's happening now September 13, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5678; text as passed Senate: CR S5674)

 Cosponsors 3
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