A resolution expressing sympathy and pledging the support of the Senate and the American people to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck South Asia and caused the severe loss of life and destruction on October 8, 2005, and pledging immediate United States assistance to save lives and help the region recover from this monumental tragedy.

Bill: 109-sres-274
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Boundaries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Earthquakes
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
India
International agencies
International cooperation
International relief
Nongovernmental organizations
Pakistan
Peace
Rescue work
South Asia
U.S. Agency for International Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 
Expresses: (1) sympathy and support for the people of South Asia following the devastating October 2005 earthquake that struck Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and conveys condolences to the affected families, communities, and governments; and (2) admiration and support for the rescue and relief workers.
 
Supports the initial pledge by President George Bush of humanitarian assistance, the deployment of U.S. military assets to the region, and the provision of additional U.S. assistance to save lives and help the region recover. 
 
 Commends: (1) the ongoing international relief effort; and (2) the governments of Pakistan and India for their cooperation in saving lives and providing humanitarian relief to people on both sides of the Line of Control. 
 
Encourages further cooperation between India and Pakistan on relief operations and efforts to expand peace and stability in the region. 

action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Expresses: (1) sympathy and support for the people of South Asia following the devastating October 2005 earthquake that struck Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and conveys condolences to the affected families, communities, and governments; and (2) admiration and support for the rescue and relief workers, including personnel of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. military.
 
Supports the initial pledge by President George Bush of humanitarian assistance, the deployment of U.S. military assets to the region, and the provision of additional U.S. assistance to save lives and help the region recover. 
 
 Commends: (1) the ongoing international relief effort; and (2) the governments of Pakistan and India for their cooperation in saving lives and providing humanitarian relief to people on both sides of the Line of Control. 
 
Encourages further cooperation between India and Pakistan on relief operations and efforts to expand peace and stability in the region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11442-11443; text as passed Senate: CR S11442-11443; text of measure as introduced: CR S11440-11441)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11442-11443; text as passed Senate: CR S11442-11443; text of measure as introduced: CR S11440-11441)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate