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

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

2 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 5 October 1985

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 September 1985

  Open at official source

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