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S.Res. 392 · 111th Congress

A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the January 12…

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A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

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46 cosponsors · 41 D, 4 R, 1 I
  1. Senate Introduced Jan 21, 2010
  2. Senate Passed Jan 21, 2010

Expresses sympathy to: (1) the people of Haiti who face catastrophic conditions in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010, earthquake; (2) the members of the international community in Haiti, including the U.S. Embassy staff in Port-au-Prince; and (3) the families and colleagues of U.N. officials who lost their lives.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 21, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses sympathy to: (1) the people of Haiti who face catastrophic conditions in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010, earthquake; (2) the members of the international community in Haiti, including the U.S. Embassy staff in Port-au-Prince; and (3) the families and colleagues of U.N. officials who lost their lives.

Applauds the rapid mobilization by President Obama to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Haiti and the leadership of Secretary of State Clinton, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Shah, and General Fraser of the U.S. Southern Command.

Urges that all appropriate efforts be made to: (1) secure the safety of Haitian orphans; and (2) sustain long-term assistance to Haiti.

Expresses appreciation for the international community's ongoing and renewed commitment to Haiti's recovery.

Urges all nations to commit to assisting the people of Haiti with their long-term needs.

Expresses support for the U.S. Embassy team in Port-au-Prince, members of the Armed Forces and Coast Guard, and other U.S. government agencies who are rescuing thousands of U.S. citizens and Haitians.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Latest action (Jan 21, 2010): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S132-133; text as passed Senate: CR S133; text of measure as introduced: CR S127)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 21, 2010

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  1. Senate Introduced Jan 21, 2010
  2. Senate Passed Jan 21, 2010

No recorded floor vote found.