Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

H.Res.789 through Congress

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.496 A resolution condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and expressing support for their families and friends and all those affected, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement, emergency response, and counterterrorism officials in responding to the attack.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 16, 2016

Condemns the June 12, 2016 attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the recovery of those who were wounded.

Applauds the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered their support and assistance.

Declares that the House of Representatives stands together united against terrorism and hatred.

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Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D–FL

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Jun 16, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 16, 2016
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Jun 16, 2016
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.789, 114th Congress: Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/789

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres789/BILLS-114hres789ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.789, 114th Congress: Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/789

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2016-06-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres789/BILLS-114hres789ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.789, 114th Congress: Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/789

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2016-06-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres789/BILLS-114hres789ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.789, 114th Congress: Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/789

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2016-06-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres789/BILLS-114hres789ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.789 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.