Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1582

Introduced
11/19/24  

Caption

Honoring the lives of those who passed away in the tragic gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia.

Impact

The resolution serves primarily as a recognition and remembrance of the lives lost rather than a legislative action that directly alters state law or policy. By formally honoring the victims, the bill aims to provide a platform for acknowledgement and to foster community healing in the aftermath of the tragedy. The implications of the bill might also resonate within discussions around structural safety and community preparedness in similar future events.

Summary

House Resolution 1582 is a legislative gesture acknowledging the tragic gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia, that led to the loss of seven lives and injury of several others on October 19, 2024. The resolution honors the victims, whose identities are listed in its text, and extends condolences to their families as well as to the Gullah Geechee community, which was celebrating Cultural Day at the time of the incident. This bill emphasizes the importance of remembering those affected by such a devastating event.

Contention

Although the resolution itself might not incite significant contention since it is a tribute rather than a legislative mandate or policy change, it does spotlight the need for safety improvements in community infrastructure. The Gullah Geechee community's involvement and the local government's response can potentially generate conversations about accountability and preventive measures for future community events.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SR343

Sapelo Island; lives lost during the Marsh Landing Dock gangway collapse; honor

US SR746

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US HR857

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US HR799

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US HR1407

Recognizing the 12-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack.

US HR1588

Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

US HR200

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US SR297

A resolution commemorating the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

US HR1337

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Similar Bills

No similar bills found.