H.Res. 629 · 110th Congress
Extending the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the Government and the people of…
Full title
Extending the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the Government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece since June 2007.
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17 cosponsors · 13 D, 4 R
14 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Sep 4, 2007
- House Passed Sep 5, 2007 407–0
Extends condolences and sympathy to the government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Sep 5, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Extends condolences and sympathy to the government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece.
Supports the Administration's initiatives to provide assistance and relief to the people of Greece, including its pledge of $1.5 million in aid as well as expert and technical assistance.
Encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as private citizens, to offer their resources.
Expresses confidence that Greece and its people will succeed in overcoming the hardships incurred through this tragedy.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Extending the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the Government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece since June 2007.
Latest action (Sep 5, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 4, 2007
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- House Introduced Sep 4, 2007
- House Passed Sep 5, 2007 407–0
Final vote · House · Sep 5, 2007
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi