United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 561 (109th)
Commending the outstanding efforts by members of the United States Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development in response to the earthquake in South Asia that occurred on October 8, 2005.
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17 November 2005
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Summary
Commends U.S., international, Indian, and Pakistani efforts to assist the victims of the October 2005 earthquake in South Asia. Encourages further cooperation between Pakistan and India on relief operations and efforts to expand peace in the region. Urges: (1) the United States and the world community to reaffirm their commitment to additional support for relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the earthquake; and (2) continued attention by international donors and relief agencies to the needs of vulnerable populations in the stricken countries, particularly children who have been left parentless and homeless by the disaster.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 November 2005
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Introduced in House · EN · 17 November 2005
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 17 November 2005
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