H.Res. 1583 — Observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 1583111th Congress

Observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, and for other purposes.

Observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, remembering those lost in the storm and in the process of evacuation, recovery, and rebuilding; saluting the dedication of the volunteers who offered assistance in support of those affected by the storm, recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region, commending the persistence of the people of the States of Louisiana and Texas following the second major hurricane to hit Louisiana that season, and reaffirming Congress' commitment to restore and renew the Gulf Coast region.

Subjects

Emergency Management

Summary

Observes the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Expresses support to the survivors and condolences to the victims' families.

Commends the efforts of those who assisted in the response to the storm and the recovery process.

Reaffirms a commitment to rebuild, renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region.

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Related Legislation

H.Res. 1577Observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, saluting the dedication of volunteers who offered assistance in support of those affected by the storm, recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region, commending the persistence of the people of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, and reaffirming Congress' commitment to restore and renew.
2010-07-30Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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S.Res. 641A resolution observing the 5th anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas.
2010-09-23Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7426-7427; text as passed Senate: CR S7427; text of measure as introduced: CR S7423)
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Legislative Actions

2010-07-30
Introduced in House
2010-07-30
Introduced in House
2010-07-30
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2010-08-02
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2010-09-15
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2010-09-15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6719-6721)
2010-09-15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1583.
2010-09-15
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 H6719)
2010-09-15
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6719)
2010-09-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2010-09-15
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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