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

9/3/2022, 11:33 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 442

Bill 117 sres 442, also known as the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, is a resolution introduced in the Senate. The purpose of this resolution is to establish a fellowship program for Gold Star families, specifically named after SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military.

The fellowship program aims to provide support and resources to Gold Star families who have lost a loved one in military service. This program will offer opportunities for these families to participate in educational and professional development activities, as well as provide them with access to counseling and other support services.

The resolution also outlines the eligibility criteria for the fellowship program, which includes being a member of a Gold Star family and meeting certain educational and professional requirements. Additionally, the resolution specifies that the program will be administered by the Department of Defense in collaboration with other relevant agencies. Overall, the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program aims to honor the sacrifices made by Gold Star families and provide them with the support they need to pursue their educational and professional goals.

Congressional Summary of SRES 442

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.

Current Status of Bill SRES 442

Bill SRES 442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2021. Bill SRES 442 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 4, 2021.  Bill SRES 442's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8055; text: CR S7798-7799) as of November 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 442

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 442

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional officers and employees
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional tributes
- Members of Congress
- Military operations and strategy
- Military personnel and dependents
- Senate
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 442

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

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