A resolution expressing concern for all the people of Puerto Rico affected by the devastation caused by tropical storm Isabel, support for Puerto Rico's effort to cope with this tragedy and the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico should be declared a disaster area and provided with all necessary assistance.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the House supports the efforts of the Government of Puerto Rico to meet the needs created by tropical storm Isabel; and (2) the President should declare Puerto Rico a disaster area so that Federal emergency assistance can be provided to that island.

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Timeline

1. 10 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 October 1985

   Passed

   Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

3. 10 October 1985

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

4. 10 October 1985

   Floor

   Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

5. 10 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 October 1985

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Sponsors

• Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor

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