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HRES 1195 110th Congress House International Affairs Asian American ethnic groups China Commemorations Congressional tributes Earthquakes East Asia Emergency Management International relief Minorities

Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.

Introduced: May 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Passed House
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Became law
May 20, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4209)
May 20, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4209)
May 20, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1195.
May 20, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4209-4213)
May 20, 2008
Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 14, 2008
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extends condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake centered in Sichuan Province.

Vows full support for the people of the PRC as well as the members of the Chinese American community who have relatives in the affected areas.

Expresses confidence that the people of the PRC will come together to help those in need and succeed in overcoming the hardships incurred because of this tragedy.

What's happening now May 20, 2008

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

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