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S.Res.442 / 117th Congress

A resolution establishing the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program for the Senate, and for other purposes.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8055; text: CR S7798-7799)

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Version 55 · Passed Senate · Nov 4, 2021

This resolution requires the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to establish the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program for family members of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty or of veterans who die of service-connected injuries. Under the fellowship program, an individual may serve a 24-month fellowship in a Senator's office.

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R–TN

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    1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8055; text: CR S7798-7799)

    2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8055; text: CR S7798-7799)

    3. Introduced in Senate

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