US SR286 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on September 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-09-24 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9858; text as passed Senate: CR S9858; text of measure as introduced: CR S9853)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-09-24 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9858; text as passed Senate: CR S9858; text of measure as introduced: CR S9853)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who worked to protect people from the rising floodwaters. Expresses support as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) responds to the needs of the affected people and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.
Title
A resolution expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and September 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.
Sponsors
| Sen. Saxby Chambliss [R-GA] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-24 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9858; text as passed Senate: CR S9858; text of measure as introduced: CR S9853) |
Same As/Similar To
HR765 (Related) 2009-09-23 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Emergency management
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Floods and storm protection
Georgia
Natural disasters
Emergency management
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Floods and storm protection
Georgia
Natural disasters
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/286/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres286/BILLS-111sres286ats.pdf |
