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A resolution expressing condolences and supporting assistance for the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

Introduced: June 19, 2014 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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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: (1) local authorities, first responders and rescue personnel, NGOs, volunteers, and everyday citizens for their efforts to organize and deliver disaster relief; and (2) U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), for their efforts.

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 19, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3867)

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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jun 19, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 480: A resolution expressing condolences and supporting assistance for the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-480/
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"S. Res. 480: A resolution expressing condolences and supporting assistance for the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-480/.
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S. Res. 480, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-480/.
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