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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.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 October 2009

Last action

14 October 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]

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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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Timeline

  1. 8 October 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 October 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Natural Resources

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 October 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 14 October 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 14 October 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 777). (text: CR H11313-11314)

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 October 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 777).(text: CR H11313-11314)

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 October 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11313-11317)

    Source: Floor

  10. 14 October 2009

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 October 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 816.

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 October 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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