S.Con.Res.142 / 107th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the important mission of the Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

Held at the desk.

S.Con.Res.142 through Congress

S.Con.Res.142 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

SenateOct 17, 2002Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Latest House action · Oct 21, 2002

Held at the desk.

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Separate related House measures (2)

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Related House measure: H.Con.Res.475 Recognizing and celebrating the origin and purposes of Constitution Week.

Related House measure: H.Con.Res.476 Expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the important mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 19, 2002

Supports the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty.Recognizes the important mission of the Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R–OR

Committees

Judiciary Committee

28 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Oct 21, 2002
Held at the desk.
Oct 21, 2002
Received in the House.
Oct 21, 2002
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 17, 2002
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10777)
Oct 17, 2002
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10777)
Oct 17, 2002
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10777)
Oct 17, 2002
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10777)
Sep 19, 2002
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8934)
Sep 19, 2002
Introduced in Senate

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Engrossed in Senate · Oct 17, 2002 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · Sep 19, 2002 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze S.Con.Res.142 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.142, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the important mission of the Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/142

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2002-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres142/BILLS-107sconres142es.htm

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Analyze S.Con.Res.142 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.142, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the important mission of the Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/142

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2002-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres142/BILLS-107sconres142es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:52:55Z. 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 S.Con.Res.142 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.142, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the important mission of the Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/142

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2002-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres142/BILLS-107sconres142es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:52:55Z. 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 S.Con.Res.142 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.142, 107th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goals and ideas of a day of tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing the important mission of the Fallen Firefighters Foundation in assisting family members to overcome the loss of their fallen heroes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/142

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2002-10-17.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/sconres142/BILLS-107sconres142es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:52:55Z. 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 S.Con.Res.142 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.