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- H.RES.469
H.RES.469: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding assistance to Mexico to combat wildfires, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced June 11, 1998
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (15 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations with Mexico to come to a mutually beneficial agreement as soon as possible addressing the concerns of both countries in suppressing fires occurring along the border between the two countries.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| June 11, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas) |