Skip to main content
HRES 609 113th Congress House International Affairs Bosnia and Herzegovina Congressional tributes Croatia Disaster relief and insurance Europe First responders and emergency personnel Floods and storm protection Foreign aid and international relief Natural disasters Serbia

Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

Introduced: May 30, 2014 See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This resolution expired with the 113th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
May 30, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 30, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E883-884)
May 30, 2014
Introduced in House
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses: (1) sympathy to all those affected by the flooding in the Western Balkans for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction; and (2) solidarity with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia.

Supports humanitarian and reconstruction assistance provided by relief agencies and the international community.

Commends local authorities, first responders and rescue personnel, NGOs, volunteers, and everyday citizens for their efforts to organize and deliver disaster relief.

Urges additional assistance by other nations and organizations to alleviate the difficult circumstances and suffering of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia.

What's happening now June 10, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 480 Related bill A resolution expressing condolences and supporting assistance for the victims of the historic flooding in the Western B…
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 10, 2014
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 10, 2014
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 10, 2014
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · May 30, 2014
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 609: Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-609/
MLA
"H. Res. 609: Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-609/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 609, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-609/.
Markdown link
[H. Res. 609: Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.](https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-609/)
Report a problem