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 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

Date Description
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 7, 2008

Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.)

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