Supports the goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety Month.
Encourages administrators and municipalities across the country to: (1) provide educational programs to all students during September and throughout the school year; (2) evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing; and (3) take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire suppression and detection systems, and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.
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[H. Res. 95 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 95
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the
goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety Month, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 24, 2007
Mrs. Jones of Ohio (for herself and Mr. Whitfield) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education
and Labor
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the
goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety Month, and for other purposes.
Whereas in 2006, thirty-one states issued proclamations recognizing September as
Campus Fire Safety Month;
Whereas since January 2000, at least ninety-nine people, including students,
parents, and children have died in student housing fires;
Whereas over three-fourths of these deaths have occurred in off-campus
occupancies;
Whereas a majority of the students across the Nation live in off-campus
occupancies;
Whereas a number of fatal fires have occurred in buildings where the fire safety
systems have been compromised or disabled by the occupants;
Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire alarm systems provide the necessary
early warning to occupants and the fire department of a fire so that
appropriate action can be taken;
Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire sprinkler systems are a highly
effective method of controlling or extinguishing a fire in its early
stages, protecting the lives of the building's occupants;
Whereas many students are living in off-campus occupancies, Greek housing, and
residence halls that are not adequately protected with automatic fire
sprinkler systems and automatic fire alarm systems;
Whereas it is recognized that fire safety education is an effective method of
reducing the occurrence of fires and reducing the resulting loss of life
and property damage;
Whereas students are not routinely receiving effective fire safety education
throughout their entire college career;
Whereas it is vital to educate the future generation of our Nation about the
importance of fire safety behavior so that these behaviors can help to
ensure their safety during their college years and beyond; and
Whereas by developing a generation of fire-safe adults, future loss of life from
fires can be significantly reduced: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety
Month;
(2) encourages administrators and municipalities across the
country to provide educational programs to all students during
September and throughout the school year; and
(3) encourages administrators and municipalities to
evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on-
and off-campus student housing and take the necessary steps to
ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety
education, installation of fire suppression and detection
systems and the development and enforcement of applicable codes
relating to fire safety.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10785-10786)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 95.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10815-10816)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 905).(text: CR H10785)
Roll Call #905 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 905). (text: CR H10785)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.