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HRES 1426

Remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

119th Congress Introduced by Troy Balderson and 19 co-sponsors

The resolution memorializes Corey Comperatore’s life and heroism as a public service legacy, honoring his family, firefighting, community leadership, and Army Reserve service.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1426

Summary of H.Res. 1426 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)

Purpose and intent

  • This resolution memorializes and honors the life of Corey Comperatore, who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
  • It recognizes his service to family, community, and country, including his roles as a husband, father, volunteer firefighter, community leader, and U.S. Army Reserve veteran.
  • The measure acknowledges his acts of courage in protecting his wife and daughter and notes his involvement with the Cabot Methodist Church and the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department in Sarver, Pennsylvania.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution expresses mourning and appreciation for Corey Comperatore.
  • It memorializes his contributions and heroism, framing them as a public service legacy.
  • It makes a formal statement of recognition by the House of Representatives, placing on the record the values of dedication, community service, and sacrifice exemplified by Comperatore.

Who/what would be affected

  • The primary effect is ceremonial and symbolic within the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • It signals congressional acknowledgment and tribute to Corey Comperatore and his family.
  • No concrete policy changes, appropriations, or operational programs are enacted by this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced July 13, 2026, by Rep. Mike Kelly (and several co-sponsors).
  • Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.
  • As a House resolution of remembrance, it does not become law and does not require Senate passage to memorialize; however, many such resolutions are typically one of ceremonial nature and may not carry budgetary or regulatory effect.
  • Co-sponsors include a broad bipartisan list, reflecting support for the commemorative purpose.

Context notes

  • The bill’s title and content focus exclusively on commemorating the life and heroism of Corey Comperatore.
  • It highlights aspects such as community leadership, volunteer firefighting, military service (Army Reserve), and dedication to family.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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