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S.Res. 569 (110th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Province of the People's Republic of China on May 12, 2008.

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Introduced

19 May 2008

Last action

19 May 2008 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4423-4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4423-4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4377-4378)

Sponsors

Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Patty Murray, Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sheldon Whitehouse, Richard Durbin, Maria Cantwell, Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Bernie Sanders, Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]

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Source updated

14 December 2017

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Summary

Mourns the loss of life and human suffering caused by the May 2008 earthquake in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Expresses deep condolences to the people of the PRC and to all those affected by this enormous tragedy. Calls on the President to respond to any requests for humanitarian assistance made by the government of the PRC, and stands ready to support the provision of additional resources to assist those impacted by the earthquake.

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Timeline

  1. 19 May 2008

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4423-4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4423-4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4377-4378)

    Source: Floor

  2. 19 May 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4423-4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4423-4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4377-4378)

    Source: Floor

  3. 19 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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