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H.Res. 1324 · 111th Congress

Expressing condolences and sympathies for the people of China following the tragic earthquake in the Qinghai…

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Expressing condolences and sympathies for the people of China following the tragic earthquake in the Qinghai province of the Peoples Republic of China on April 14, 2010.

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8 cosponsors · 6 D, 2 R

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  1. House Introduced May 4, 2010
  2. House Passed May 20, 2010

Expresses: (1) condolences for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the April 2010 earthquake in Qinghai province, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC); (2) solidarity with the people of Qinghai province, Tibetan-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and all those who have been affected by the tragedy; and (3) support for the…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · May 20, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Expresses: (1) condolences for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the April 2010 earthquake in Qinghai province, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC); (2) solidarity with the people of Qinghai province, Tibetan-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and all those who have been affected by the tragedy; and (3) support for the reconstruction needs of the residents of the areas affected by the earthquake, including the restoration of monasteries and other Tibetan Buddhist sites.

Reaffirms the U.S. pledge issued by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to stand ready to assist the people of China during this difficult period.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing condolences and sympathies for the people of China following the tragic earthquake in the Qinghai province of the Peoples Republic of China on April 14, 2010.

Latest action (May 20, 2010): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 4, 2010

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  1. House Introduced May 4, 2010
  2. House Passed May 20, 2010

No recorded floor vote found.