Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1551
Honoring the life and legacy of the late Constance Benjamin Clery.
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Introduced 2026-09-16Topic: educationSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution honors the life of Constance "Connie" Benjamin Clery, who died on June 23, 2026. It describes how she and her husband founded the group now known as Clery Center in 1987 after their daughter Jeanne was murdered on a college campus in 1986, and how they worked on laws requiring colleges to report campus crime. The resolution expresses sorrow at her death and condolences to her family. It also reaffirms a commitment to carrying out and enforcing the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Although introduced in the House, the resolving clause refers to the Senate.
Sponsors
- Lucy McBath Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | Submitted in House | introduce |