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H.Res. 76 (111th)

A resolution mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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21 January 2009

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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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7 April 2025

Summary

Mourns the loss of life caused by the landslide that occurred on January 4, 2009, in Guatemala and the earthquake on January 8, 2009, in Costa Rica. Expresses condolences to the victims' families. Applauds the prompt humanitarian responses to these natural disasters by the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) assist the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica in humanitarian and reconstruction efforts; and (2) continue technical assistance to Central American governments to strengthen their disaster management capacities.

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