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- S.RES.554
S.RES.554: A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone Nargis.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 7, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) expressing sympathy to and support for the people of Burma in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis; (2) supporting President Bush's decision to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Burma through nongovernmental organizations that are not affiliated with the Burmese regime; (3) in standing ready to appropriate additional funds to address dire humanitarian conditions in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| May 7, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.) |