Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Bill: 111-hres-430
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Italy
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Mourns the loss of life and expresses condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of Italy.
 
Applauds the response of Italian rescue workers.
 
Recognizes the deep ties between the United States and Italy and expresses continued solidarity with the people of Italy during this time of crisis.
 
 Supports President Obama's offer of U.S. assistance to Italy in response to this event.
 
Expresses gratitude to the people of the United States who have supported those humanitarian aid agencies working to assist the people of Italy in this time of need.

action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 
Mourns the loss of life and expresses condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of Italy.
 
Applauds the response of Italian rescue workers.
 
Recognizes the deep ties between the United States and Italy and expresses continued solidarity with the people of Italy during this time of crisis.
 
 Supports President Obama's offer of U.S. assistance to Italy in response to this event.
 
Urges the people of the United States to support humanitarian aid agencies working to assist the people of Italy in this time of need.
 
Commends the many U.S. organizations, including the National Italian-American Foundation, working to demonstrate support with the Italian people and raising funds to provide needed help.
 
Expresses gratitude to the people of the United States who have supported those humanitarian aid agencies working to assist the people of Italy in this time of need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H6750)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 336).(text: CR H6750)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6778-6779)
action_date: 2009-06-15
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: 2009-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 430.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6750-6752)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House