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HRES 361 112th Congress House

Concerning efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.

Introduced: July 29, 2011 See on congress.gov
International Affairs AfricaCongressional tributesDisaster relief and insuranceFood assistance and relief
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Foreign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationNatural disastersPresidential administrationsReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSomaliaU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Water use and supply
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Introduced
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Agreed to (House)
Oct 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Jul 27, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5586)
Jul 20, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 20, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 25, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends: (1) the Administration for providing assistance in response to the drought and famine-like conditions in the Horn of Africa, and (2) the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for providing assistance in Somalia in order to mitigate conflict and promote stability.

Encourages international humanitarian organizations to continue to provide food and humanitarian assistance to the regions in need, mindful of the need for relief workers' safety.

Calls on: (1) the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) and other local Somali authorities to make additional efforts to provide support and humanitarian relief to the people of Somalia; and (2) the U.S. government and the international community to remain focused on those most vulnerable to the current drought and famine-like conditions, especially women and children.

Encourages increased water conservation.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees around the world.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Democratic 22
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Garamendi, John
California · Aug 5, 2011
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 29, 2011
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jul 27, 2011
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jul 27, 2011
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jul 27, 2011
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jul 27, 2011
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jul 26, 2011
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jul 26, 2011
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jul 26, 2011
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jul 26, 2011
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jul 26, 2011
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jul 26, 2011
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jul 26, 2011
Richmond, Cedric
· Jul 26, 2011
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jul 26, 2011
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 26, 2011
WATT, MELVIN
· Jul 26, 2011
BERMAN, HOWARD
· Jul 25, 2011
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· Jul 25, 2011
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 25, 2011
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jul 25, 2011
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jul 25, 2011
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Jul 25, 2011
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 25, 2011
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 25, 2011
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jul 25, 2011
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jul 25, 2011
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 25, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 361: Concerning efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-361/
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"H. Res. 361: Concerning efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-361/.
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H. Res. 361, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-361/.
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