US HR823 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-3)
Status: Introduced on October 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-21 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the attack on the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 2009. Reaffirms support for WFP's mission to bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people of Pakistan and around the world, and commends the WFP people serving the poor across the world. Recognizes: (1) that poverty can be exploited by extremists to create instability in Pakistan and the greater South Asian region; and (2) the critical role WFP plays in helping alleviate poverty.

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Expressing deep condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the attack on the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 2009, and support for the WFP's mission to bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people of Pakistan and around the world.

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-10-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-10-21 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11551)
2009-10-21 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 823.
2009-10-21 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11551-11552)
2009-10-21 Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2009-10-13 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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