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SRES 436 111th Congress Senate International Affairs Congressional tributes Disaster relief and insurance Europe Floods and storm protection Natural disasters Portugal Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

A resolution expressing support for the people affected by the natural disasters on Madeira Island.

Introduced: March 4, 2010 Introduced by: Whitehouse, Sheldon Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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Mar 4, 2010
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183)
Mar 4, 2010
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183)
Mar 4, 2010
Introduced in Senate
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Mourns the loss of life and expresses condolences to the families of those killed and injured by floods and mudslides from the February 2010 storm that hit Madeira Island.

Expresses solidarity between the people of the United States and Madeira and recognizes the historical ties between Portuguese-Americans, Portugal, and the Madeira Autonomous Region.

Applauds the rescue efforts of fire, medical, and military personnel and other volunteers.

What's happening now March 4, 2010

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183)

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