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H.Res. 657 · 110th Congress

Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding…

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Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

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  1. House Introduced Sep 17, 2007
  2. House Passed Oct 2, 2007

Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.

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

Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.

Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army.

Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

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

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 17, 2007

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  1. House Introduced Sep 17, 2007
  2. House Passed Oct 2, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.