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H.Res. 12 (109th)

Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis that occurred on December 26, 2004, in South and Southeast Asia.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

4 January 2005

Last action

4 January 2005 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]

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7 April 2025

Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the horrific loss of life caused by the earthquake and tsunamis that occurred on December 26, 2004, in South and Southeast Asia; (2) expresses its deep condolences to the families of the many earthquake and tsunami victims; (3) applauds the prompt humanitarian response to the tsunami tragedy by governments, the United Nations and other international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations; (4) recognizes the generous outpouring of support for relief efforts from private citizens around the world, including in the United States; (5) affirms its commitment to additional generous U.S. support for relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the earthquake and tsunamis; and (6) urges continued attention by donors and relief agencies to the needs of vulnerable populations in the stricken countries, particularly the thousands of children who have been left parentless and homeless by this disaster.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.

    Source: Floor

  2. 4 January 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  3. 4 January 2005

    Passed

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H37)

    Source: Floor

  4. 4 January 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H37)

    Source: Floor

  5. 4 January 2005

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H37-47)

    Source: Floor

  6. 4 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 4 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Passed House without amendment

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