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Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 788
Bill 118 HRES 788, also known as the Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr. Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to pay tribute to the two United States Postal Service employees who tragically lost their lives as a result of their contact with anthrax during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001. Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. were dedicated postal workers who were working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE in Washington, DC when they were exposed to the deadly substance.
The bill also seeks to honor all United States Postal Service employees who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States despite the risks and challenges they face, particularly in the aftermath of the anthrax attack. Additionally, the legislation recognizes the other three Americans who lost their lives and the 17 individuals who became ill as a result of the anthrax attack.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 788 serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these individuals in service to their country and seeks to ensure that their contributions are never forgotten. It highlights the bravery and dedication of postal workers and all those who continue to serve the American people, even in the face of adversity.
The bill also seeks to honor all United States Postal Service employees who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States despite the risks and challenges they face, particularly in the aftermath of the anthrax attack. Additionally, the legislation recognizes the other three Americans who lost their lives and the 17 individuals who became ill as a result of the anthrax attack.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 788 serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these individuals in service to their country and seeks to ensure that their contributions are never forgotten. It highlights the bravery and dedication of postal workers and all those who continue to serve the American people, even in the face of adversity.
Congressional Summary of HRES 788
This resolution honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all U.S. Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 788
Bill HRES 788 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since October 25, 2023. Bill HRES 788 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 16, 2023. Bill HRES 788's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of October 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 788
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 788
Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.
Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.
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