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SRES 660118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Feb 3, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 19, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2935)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 660 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution that expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. The resolution does not contain legislative text or provisions that impose requirements, allocate funding, or create enforceable mandates. Its purpose is to recognize and honor the contributions of public safety telecommunicators, who play a critical role in emergency response communications.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 660 is a symbolic resolution supporting National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week that did not progress beyond committee referral and carries no binding legal or financial obligations.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
  • It was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on April 19, 2024.
  • The resolution did not advance beyond committee and is currently considered failed or expired.
  • No legislative text or detailed provisions are available for this resolution.
  • The policy area is identified as Science, Technology, and Communications.
Who Benefits?

['Public safety telecommunicators', 'Emergency response agencies', 'Communications and public safety sectors']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable mandates, limiting practical impact.', 'The resolution’s failure to advance means no formal congressional recognition was enacted.', 'Lack of detailed text limits clarity on specific goals or actions intended.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It aligns with congressional practices of recognizing important professions and awareness weeks but did not receive further legislative action. The resolution’s status as failed or expired indicates it did not receive sufficient support or priority to move forward.

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Clear Review

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Indirect Effects

['Raising awareness of the role of public safety telecommunicators may indirectly support future policy or funding initiatives related to emergency communications.', 'Symbolic recognition could enhance morale within public safety communications professions.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution lacks substantive legislative text and does not impose obligations or allocate resources, limiting oversight considerations. Transparency is straightforward given the absence of detailed provisions or funding mechanisms. The failure to advance beyond committee referral is a key factor in assessing its impact and relevance.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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