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H.Con.Res. 280 (109th)

Mourning the horrific loss of life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should do everything possible to assist the affected people and communities.

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Introduced

27 October 2005

Last action

12 December 2005 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], David Scott, Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]

Subjects

Rule of law, Transport

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7 April 2025

Rule of law · Transport

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Summary

States that Congress: (1) mourns the horrific loss of life caused by the October 2005 floods and mudslides in Central America and Mexico, and expresses its deep condolences to the the victims' families; (2) commits to provide the necessary resources for the relief and rebuilding of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico; (3) recognizes the growing international relief effort; and (4) encourages the Administration and other international donors to provide immediate and long-term assistance for the reconstruction of affected infrastructure. Expresses the sense of Congress that it should be U.S. policy: (1) to promote economic growth and improved living standards, reduce poverty, and promote democracy and the rule of law in the countries of Central America; (2) in concert with multilateral humanitarian organizations, the Organization of American States (OAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank to support the reconstruction of affected communities; and (3) to encourage the governments of these countries to improve disaster mitigation techniques and compliance among key societal sectors.

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Timeline

  1. 27 October 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 November 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 November 2005

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 November 2005

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 November 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 November 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 6 December 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 December 2005

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11066-11067)

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 December 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11066-11067)

    Source: Floor

  12. 6 December 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 280.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 December 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11066-11068)

    Source: Floor

  14. 6 December 2005

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 December 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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