A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring…

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A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

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Senate Introduced Jan 26, 2011
Senate Passed Jan 26, 2011

Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the Haitian government, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to those affected by the earthquake.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 26, 2011

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

Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support long-term Haitian reconstruction.

Supports the Executive Branch's efforts to improve Haitian water, sanitation, and health systems.

Supports: (1) all U.S. personnel and members of international organizations who have persevered through adverse conditions to serve Haiti, and (2) the continued efforts of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission to bring donors and the Haitian government together to effectively lead the reconstruction process.

Urges the international community to: (1) call on Haitian leaders to reach a democratic resolution to the current electoral crisis, (2) focus assistance on the priorities of the Haitian government, (3) involve Haitian civil society in all disaster responses, and (4) give priority to programs that protect and involve vulnerable populations.

Urges aid agencies to: (1) train and use Haitian local and national authorities to deliver assistance, and (2) enhance coordination with the Haitian people and key Haitian government ministries.

Supports: (1) continuing the work of U.S. agencies, nongovernmental organizations, regional institutions, and U.N. agencies to confront the consequences of the Haitian crises; (2) assessments of the long-term needs for confronting the Haiti's cholera epidemic; and (3) continuing humanitarian and development efforts between all actors supporting a better future for Haiti.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

Latest action (Jan 26, 2011): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S261-263; text as passed Senate: CR S261-263; text of measure as introduced: CR S290-291)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 26, 2011

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Senate Introduced Jan 26, 2011
Senate Passed Jan 26, 2011

No recorded floor vote found.