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H.J.Res. 394 (99th)

A joint resolution reaffirming our historic solidarity with the people of Mexico following the devastating earthquake of September 19, 1985.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

20 September 1985

Last action

4 October 1985 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-116.

Sponsors

Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Loeffler, Tom [R-TX-21], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Fiedler, Bobbi [R-CA-21], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]

Subjects

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Source updated

20 January 2023

Summary

Extends the sympathy of the United States to Mexico on the earthquake tragedy. Declares that: (1) the President should provide appropriate relief and rehabilitation assistance to prevent further suffering and safeguard the public health; and (2) the United States is prepared to cooperate with Mexico in long term efforts to recover from the effects of the earthquake.

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Timeline

  1. 20 September 1985

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  2. 20 September 1985

    Introduced

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  3. 20 September 1985

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  4. 20 September 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  5. 20 September 1985

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 20 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 25 September 1985

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 September 1985

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 September 1985

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  11. 4 October 1985

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-116.

    Source: President

  12. 4 October 1985

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  13. 4 October 1985

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 5 October 1985

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 20 September 1985

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