H.Con.Res. 134 (112th): Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado.

Introduced:
Jul 24, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D-CO7]
Status:
Agreed To (Concurrent Resolution)

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Status

This concurrent resolution was agreed to by both chambers of Congress on July 26, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for concurrent resolutions. They do not have the force of law.

Progress
Introduced Jul 24, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 24, 2012
Passed Senate Jul 26, 2012
Passed House Jul 26, 2012
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (4R, 2D) (show)
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Last updated Jul 26, 2012.
1 pages

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7/26/2012--Passed Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012.
Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of the wounded.
Applauds the hard work and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of officials and others who offered their support and assistance.
Honors the resilience of the community of Aurora and Colorado.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Summary

H. Con. Res. 134 would state that Congress “condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado; offers its condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed in the attack and expresses its hope for the rapid and complete recovery of the wounded; applauds the hard work and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of local, State, and Federal officials and the others who offered their support and assistance; and honors the resilience of the community of the City of Aurora and the State of Colorado in the face of such adversity.”

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