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]

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.

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Title

A resolution mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica.

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History

DateChamberAction
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.

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