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H.Res. 564 · 110th Congress

Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and…

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Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence.

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30 cosponsors · 25 D, 5 R
  1. House Introduced Jul 23, 2007
  2. House Passed Oct 2, 2007

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) crime and violence pose a serious threat to peace and stability in Central America; (2) officials from Central America and the United States should be commended for holding a historic meeting to discuss regional security strategies; (3) the announcement on July 18, 2007, of the United States…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Oct 2, 2007

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) crime and violence pose a serious threat to peace and stability in Central America; (2) officials from Central America and the United States should be commended for holding a historic meeting to discuss regional security strategies; (3) the announcement on July 18, 2007, of the United States Strategy to Combat Criminal Gangs from Central America and Mexico should be commended and the President should follow upon such Strategy with concrete actions; (4) the commitment of U.S. funds to fight youth gangs in Central America is an important step forward and greater future resources should be considered to fight this problem; and (5) Central American and U.S. officials should be encouraged to meet on a regular basis to further cooperation in combating crime and violence in Central America.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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Official title: Recognizing that violence poses an increasingly serious threat to peace and stability in Central America and supporting expanded cooperation between the United States and the countries of Central America to combat crime and violence.

Latest action (Oct 2, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 23, 2007

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  1. House Introduced Jul 23, 2007
  2. House Passed Oct 2, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.