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Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis that occurred on December 26, 2004, in South and Southeast Asia.

Introduced: January 4, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Jan 4, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 4, 2005
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H37)
Jan 4, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H37)
Jan 4, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.
Jan 4, 2005
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H37-47)
Jan 4, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the horrific loss of life caused by the earthquake and tsunamis that occurred on December 26, 2004, in South and Southeast Asia; (2) expresses its deep condolences to the families of the many earthquake and tsunami victims; (3) applauds the prompt humanitarian response to the tsunami tragedy by governments, the United Nations and other international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations; (4) recognizes the generous outpouring of support for relief efforts from private citizens around the world, including in the United States; (5) affirms its commitment to additional generous U.S. support for relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the earthquake and tsunamis; and (6) urges continued attention by donors and relief agencies to the needs of vulnerable populations in the stricken countries, particularly the thousands of children who have been left parentless and homeless by this disaster.

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