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Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002.

Introduced: January 24, 2002 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Feb 27, 2002

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Feb 26, 2002

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

Feb 26, 2002

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 40). (text: CR H533)

Feb 26, 2002

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

Feb 26, 2002

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H536-537)

Feb 26, 2002

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.

Feb 26, 2002

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 304.

Feb 26, 2002

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H533-535)

Feb 26, 2002

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

Jan 24, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Jan 24, 2002

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Feb 26, 2002	House · vote #40	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended	Passed	405–1	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that Congress: (1) expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002; and (2) supports a substantial increase in the amount of assistance provided by the United States to such people to aid in rebuilding their villages and their lives.

What's happening now February 27, 2002

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 1

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · Feb 12, 2002

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 304: Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-304/

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"H. Con. Res. 304: Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-304/.

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H. Con. Res. 304, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-304/.

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