{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-monthly-moment-silence-honoring-fallen-heroes", "JONES CALLS FOR MONTHLY MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING FALLEN HEROES", "2017-12-07", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "NC", "Walter Jones", "J000255", "jones.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his commitment to the United States military, and introduced H. Res. 643, a resolution that would amend rules of the U.S. House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence on the first legislative day of each month for American service members killed overseas.\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s military members are fighting and dying for this country, and we must show our gratitude.\u201d said Congressman Jones. \u201cIt is only through remembrance and prayer that the U.S. House of Representatives can truly show the brave families of those we lost that we also share in their sadness.\u201d\nBackground:  \n\tSince 2001, over 6,900 American service members have given their life while serving abroad. At Congressman Jones\u2019 request in 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives observed a monthly moment of silence for those killed and wounded in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as their families.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the practice ended in 2010.\u00a0 While Congress has rightfully observed moments of silence for numerous tragic events, the body does not regularly observe such a moment for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.\nCongressman Jones has long fought for the courageous men and women in uniform \u2013 past, present and future \u2013 who protect our freedom.\nFor additional information, please contact Allison Tucker in Congressman Walter Jones\u2019 office at Allison.tucker@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-3415.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-monthly-moment-silence-honoring-fallen-heroes"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.8112561665475368, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}