United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 816 (111th)
Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga.
Introduced
8 October 2009
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Summary
Mourns the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa and Samoa, and offers condolences to the victims' families. Pledges full support to the people of American Samoa and the villages of Fagamalo, Poloa, Amanave, Failolo, Afao, Asili, Amaluia, Leone, Fagasa, Faga'alu, Fagatogo, Pago Pago, Afono, Vatia, Lauli'i, Faga'itua, Masefau, Alao, Tula, and Aoa. Expresses appreciation to the foreign governments that are lending their support to the United States Territory of American Samoa. Commends: (1) the efforts of all persons and relief organizations; and (2) the over 100,000 Samoans residing in the United States from American Samoa and Samoa for coming to the aid of their "aiga" in the affected islands.
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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 14 October 2009
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 14 October 2009
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 14 October 2009
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 October 2009
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 October 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 October 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/816
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/816