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- H.CON.RES.90
H.CON.RES.90: Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 9, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
144 (120 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the ongoing abductions and murders of young women in Ciudad Juarez and the city of Chihuahua in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, since 1993. Expresses deepest sympathy to the victims' families, and recognizes their courageous struggle to seek justice. Urges the President and Secretary of State to: (1) incorporate the investigative and preventative efforts of the government of Mexico in the bilateral U.S.-Mexico agenda; and (2) continue...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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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. 90.
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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, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| March 9, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Hilda L. Solis (D-Calif.) |