HRES 139
112th Congress
House
Expressing condolences to the people of New Zealand for the terrible loss of life and property suffered as a result of the deadly earthquake that struck on February 22, 2011.
International Affairs
Congressional tributesDisaster relief and insuranceForeign aid and international reliefNatural disasters
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New ZealandOceania
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Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Mar 31, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Mar 2, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 2, 2011
Introduced in House
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Expresses condolences to the people of New Zealand for the loss of life and property suffered as a result of the deadly earthquake that struck on February 22, 2011.
Pledges the full support of the House of Representatives to New Zealand as the rescue and recovery effort continues.
Recognizes the humanitarian response currently underway.
Supports the continuing efforts by the U.S. government and private citizens to assist New Zealand.
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
25
Austria, Steve
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
SENSENBRENNER, F.
WEINER, ANTHONY
D
Wilson, Frederica S.
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Bordallo, Madeleine
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
GALLEGLY, ELTON
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
R
Kelly, Mike
LEWIS, JERRY
Mack, Connie
R
McCaul, Michael T.
D
McGovern, James P.
ROHRABACHER, DANA
ROYCE, ED
WU, DAVID
BRADY, KEVIN
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
Faleomavaega, Eni
D
Larsen, Rick
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
Sablan, Gregorio
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 139: Expressing condolences to the people of New Zealand for the terrible loss of life and property suffered as a result of the deadly earthquake that struck on February 22, 2011.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-139/
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