Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) crime and violence pose a serious threat to peace and stability in Central America; (2) officials from Central America and the United States should be commended for holding a historic meeting to discuss regional security strategies; (3) the announcement on July 18, 2007, of the United States Strategy to Combat Criminal Gangs from Central America and Mexico should be commended and the President should follow upon such Strategy with concrete actions; (4) the commitment of U.S. funds to fight youth gangs in Central America is an important step forward and greater future resources should be considered to fight this problem; and (5) Central American and U.S. officials should be encouraged to meet on a regular basis to further cooperation in combating crime and violence in Central America.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11090-11092)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 564.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11090)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11090)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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