Providing that the President should urge the Secretary-General of the United Nations to develop plans for coordinating and expanding resources of the United Nations to respond effectively to disasters and humanitarian emergencies.

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Declares that the President should urge the United Nations Secretary General to: (1) study existing mechanisms for relief of disasters and humanitarian emergencies, with special attention to the United Nations and its affiliated agencies; (2) develop plans for expanding the standby and reserve resources for disaster and humanitarian assistance; (3) develop a plan for assigning and coordinating responsibilities within the United Nations that is adequate to begin responding to humanitarian emergencies within 24 hours; (4) develop a plan for coordinating United Nations efforts with the efforts of other relief agencies; and (5) report on such plans to the United Nations representatives and provide a final set of recommendations for implementation by May 1, 1992.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

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• Passed House amended

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• Introduced in House

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