Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.

Bill: 110-hres-811
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2007-11-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Bombings
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Democracy
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International cooperation
Legislators
Military assistance
Murder
Prosecution
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: 
Condemns the November 6, 2007, attack in the Baghlan province of Afghanistan and all other attacks against the Afghan people.
 
Expresses condolences to the people of Afghanistan and to the members of the Wolesi Jirga.
 
Calls upon the United States and other nations to strengthen their efforts to further the goals and standards set forth in the Afghanistan Compact for improvements in Afghanistan's security, governance, and economic development. 

action_date: 2007-11-14
text: 

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

 
Condemns the November 6, 2007, attack in the Baghlan province of Afghanistan and all other attacks against the Afghan people.
 
Expresses condolences to the people of Afghanistan and to the members of the Wolesi Jirga.
 
Supports the government of Afghanistan's efforts to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the establishment of security, the strengthening of democratic institutions, and the promotion of economic opportunity as the basis for a democratic Afghanistan.
 
Calls upon the United States and other nations to strengthen their efforts to further the goals and standards set forth in the Afghanistan Compact for improvements in Afghanistan's security, governance, and economic development. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 1089). (text: CR 11/13/2007 H13542)
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 1089).(text: CR 11/13/2007 H13542)
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 811.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13542-13544)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House