US HR76 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-6)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-28 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 21 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-28 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Mourns the loss of life caused by the landslide that occurred on January 4, 2009, in Guatemala and the earthquake on January 8, 2009, in Costa Rica. Expresses condolences to the victims' families. Applauds the prompt humanitarian responses to these natural disasters by the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) assist the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica in humanitarian and reconstruction efforts; and (2) continue technical assistance to Central American governments to strengthen their disaster management capacities.
Title
A resolution mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica.
Sponsors
Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] |
Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA] | Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Bill Delahunt [D-MA] |
Rep. William Delahunt [D-MA] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] |
Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA] | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Gene Green [D-TX] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] |
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY] | Rep. Ruben Hinojosa [D-TX] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] |
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Ron Klein [D-FL] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] |
Rep. Connie Mack [R-FL] | Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R-MI] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME] |
Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. David Scott [D-GA] |
Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] |
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] | Rep. Robert Wexler [D-FL] | Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2009-04-28 | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | |
2009-04-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
2009-04-28 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4866) | |
2009-04-28 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 76. | |
2009-04-28 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4866-4867) | |
2009-04-28 | Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | |
2009-03-25 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. | |
2009-03-25 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | |
2009-01-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Central America
Congressional tributes
Costa Rica
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Guatemala
International affairs
Latin America
Natural disasters
Congressional tributes
Costa Rica
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Guatemala
International affairs
Latin America
Natural disasters