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A resolution expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the United States Senate and the people of the United States for the victims of the powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami that…

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A resolution expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the United States Senate and the people of the United States for the victims of the powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck Bangladesh, Burma, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, the Maldives, the Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and other areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, on December 26, 2004.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7-11; text as passed Senate: CR S7-8; text of measure as introduced: CR S29-30)

Jan 4, 2005

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7-11; text as passed Senate: CR S7-8; text of measure as introduced: CR S29-30)

Jan 4, 2005

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses: (1) sympathy for the victims and families of the earthquake and tsunami that struck communities throughout Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Eastern Africa on December 26, 2004; and (2) gratitude and respect for the work of all aid and relief personnel, including U.S. military personnel.

Supports President George W. Bush's pledge of $350,000,000 in direct financial assistance, and additional indirect assistance, through the dispatch of U.S. military assets and personnel and through substantial voluntary and annual contributions to international organizations and bodies.

Commends the ongoing international relief effort.

Recognizes that U.S. Government assistance will be greatly supplemented by private U.S. donations and volunteers.

Supports the long-term U.S. commitment to provide financial aid and other assistance to the impacted region.

What's happening now January 4, 2005

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Cosponsors 14

Cantwell, Maria

Washington · Jan 4, 2005

Illinois · Jan 4, 2005

Graham, Lindsey

South Carolina · Jan 4, 2005

Grassley, Chuck

Iowa · Jan 4, 2005

McConnell, Mitch

Kentucky · Jan 4, 2005

Murkowski, Lisa

Alaska · Jan 4, 2005

Murray, Patty

Washington · Jan 4, 2005

Reed, Jack

Rhode Island · Jan 4, 2005

Schumer, Charles E.

New York · Jan 4, 2005

Thune, John

South Dakota · Jan 4, 2005

Wyden, Ron

Oregon · Jan 4, 2005

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 4: A resolution expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the United States Senate and the people of the United States for the victims of the powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck Bangladesh, Burma, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, the Maldives, the Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and other areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, on December 26, 2004.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-4/

MLA

"S. Res. 4: A resolution expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the United States Senate and the people of the United States for the victims of the powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck Bangladesh, Burma, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, the Maldives, the Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and other areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, on December 26, 2004.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-4/.

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S. Res. 4, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-4/.

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[S. Res. 4: A resolution expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the United States Senate and the people of the United States for the victims of the powerful earthquake and devastating tsunami that struck Bangladesh, Burma, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, the Maldives, the Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and other areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, on December 26, 2004.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SRES-4/)