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HRES 657 110th Congress House Commemorations Cabinet officers Charities Congressional tributes Department of Homeland Security Disaster relief Emergency Management Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal officials Floods Government Operations and Politics Illinois Iowa Local officials Minnesota Ohio Social Welfare State officials Storms Water Resources Development

Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 17, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11082)
Oct 2, 2007
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 H11082)
Oct 2, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 657.
Oct 2, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11081-11085)
Oct 2, 2007
Mr. Walz (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 18, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sep 17, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 17, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.

Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army.

Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild.

What's happening now October 2, 2007

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

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