H.RES.561: Commending the outstanding efforts by members of the United States Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development in response to the earthquake in South Asia that occurred on Octob

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  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Nov. 17, 2005
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 1, 2005

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Bill Summary

Commends U.S., international, Indian, and Pakistani efforts to assist the victims of the October 2005 earthquake in South Asia. Encourages further cooperation between Pakistan and India on relief operations and efforts to expand peace in the region. Urges: (1) the United States and the world community to reaffirm their commitment to additional support for relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the earthquake; and (2)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to House Armed Services
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov. 17, 2005

Introduced in the House by Dan Burton (R-Ind.)

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