Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1613
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Department of State
Floods and storm protection
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Military civil functions
Pakistan
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Mourns the loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the flooding in Pakistan and expresses condolences to the flood victims' families. 
 
Recognizes that Pakistan is a close U.S. ally and friend.
 
Supports the use of funds authorized by the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 to provide long-term recovery and rehabilitation for flood-affected areas and populations and urges a reexamination of priorities for spending such funds with a view toward ensuring that the needs of the Pakistani people are appropriately addressed in the aftermath of the disaster.
 
Commends the relief and recovery actions by the U.S. military, the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Pakistani-American and U.S. business communities, and international and nongovernmental organizations.

action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 
Mourns the loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the flooding in Pakistan and expresses condolences to the flood victims' families. 
 
Recognizes that: (1) Pakistan is a close U.S. ally and friend; and (2) an effective and accountable government in Pakistan is essential for the country's long-term recovery and stability.
 
Supports the use of funds authorized by the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 to provide long-term recovery and rehabilitation for flood-affected areas and populations and urges a reexamination of priorities for spending such funds with a view toward ensuring that the needs of the Pakistani people are appropriately addressed in the aftermath of the disaster.
 
Commends the relief and recovery actions by the U.S. military, the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Pakistani-American and U.S. business communities, and international and nongovernmental organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 2 (Roll no. 531). (text: CR 9/15/2010 H7609-6710)
action_date: 2010-09-16
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): 396 - 2 (Roll no. 531).(text: CR 9/15/2010 H7609-6710)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6791)
action_date: 2010-09-15
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: 2010-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1613.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6709-6713)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Mr. Barrow moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House