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]
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA] | Rep. Russ Carnahan [D-MO] | Rep. Michael Castle [R-DE] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] |
Rep. Bill Delahunt [D-MA] | Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Jo Emerson [R-MO] |
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA] | Rep. Eni Faleomavaega [D-AS] | Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA] |
Rep. Al Green [D-TX] | Rep. Gene Green [D-TX] | Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] |
Rep. Bob Inglis [R-SC] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] |
Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. George Miller [D-CA] |
Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. David Scott [D-GA] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] |
Rep. Robert Wexler [D-FL] | Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
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. |
Subjects
Asia
Congressional tributes
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Pakistan
Terrorism
United Nations