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United States · Resolution · HRES

H.Res. 437 (109th)

To establish the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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14 September 2005

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

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Summary

Establishes the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina to conduct a full investigation, study, and report to the House on: (1) the development, coordination, and execution by local, state, and federal authorities of emergency response plans and other activities in preparation for Hurricane Katrina; and (2) the actual local, state, and federal government response to the Hurricane. Directs the chairman of the select committee to consult with the chairman of a Senate committee conducting a parallel investigation and study about meeting jointly to receive testimony, the scheduling of hearings or issuance of subpoenas, and joint staff interviews of key witnesses.

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