H.Res. 1021 — Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 1021111th Congress

Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010.

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International Affairs

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses: (1) condolences and sympathy for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage in Haiti caused by the January 2010 earthquake; and (2) solidarity with Haitians, Haitian Americans, and those who have lost loved ones or have otherwise been affected by the tragedy.

Commends the efforts of the governments of Haiti and the United States, the United Nations and the international community, and the American people.

Supports: (1) Administration efforts to provide and coordinate international humanitarian assistance and to provide relief to affected communities; and (2) long-term reconstruction efforts for Haiti.

Urges countries and institutions that hold debt against Haiti to suspend debt payments and cancel all remaining debt.

Urges the President to make necessary resources available for current and long-term assistance to Haiti.

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Related Legislation

H.Res. 1059Honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency for International Development, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, and Federal Emergency Management Agency supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to Haiti from New York City, New York, Fairfax County, Virginia, Los Angeles County, California, the City of Miami, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and commending their dedication and assistance in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010, Haitian earthquake.
2010-02-23The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Legislative Actions

2010-01-20
Introduced in House
2010-01-20
Introduced in House
2010-01-20
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2010-01-20
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2010-01-20
Referred to House Financial Services
2010-01-20
Ms. Lee (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2010-01-20
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H231-241)
2010-01-20
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1021.
2010-01-20
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2010-01-21
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H299-300)
2010-01-21
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 1 (Roll no. 15).(text: CR 1/20/2010 H231-232)

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