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H.CON.RES.496: Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 22, 2004
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (39 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends: (1) the Caribbean governments for their efforts after the devastation caused by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne from August to September 2004; and (2) the efforts of the Caribbean-American community to provide relief to family and friends. Supports U.S. efforts to assist in coordinating international relief efforts, particularly in Grenada, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas. Urges: (1) the international community to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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 on H. Con. Res. 496.
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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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Received in the Senate.
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Sept. 22, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |