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HRES 430 111th Congress House International Affairs Congressional tributes Disaster relief and insurance Europe Foreign aid and international relief Italy Natural disasters

Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Introduced: May 12, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 15, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 15, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H6750)
Jun 15, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6778-6779)
Jun 15, 2009
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.
Jun 15, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 430.
Jun 15, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6750-6752)
Jun 15, 2009
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 12, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 12, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 15, 2009 House · vote #336 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 381–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mourns the loss of life and expresses condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Applauds the response of Italian rescue workers.

Recognizes the deep ties between the United States and Italy and expresses continued solidarity with the people of Italy during this time of crisis.

Supports President Obama's offer of U.S. assistance to Italy in response to this event.

Urges the people of the United States to support humanitarian aid agencies working to assist the people of Italy in this time of need.

Commends the many U.S. organizations, including the National Italian-American Foundation, working to demonstrate support with the Italian people and raising funds to provide needed help.

Expresses gratitude to the people of the United States who have supported those humanitarian aid agencies working to assist the people of Italy in this time of need.

What's happening now June 15, 2009

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

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 430: Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-430/
MLA
"H. Res. 430: Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-430/.
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H. Res. 430, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-430/.
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[H. Res. 430: Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-430/)
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