Expressing condolences to the families of the victims of the February 27, 2010, earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support for the people of Chile as they plan for recovery and reconstruction.

Bill: 111-hres-1144
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Building construction
Chile
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives mourns the significant loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the February 27, 2010, earthquake and resulting tsunami in Chile.
 
Expresses the deepest condolences of the House and sympathy to the families of the victims.
 
Recognizes that Chile is a close ally and friend of the United States, and that its embrace of democratic ideals and the Chilean government's ability to implement strict building standards greatly mitigated the impact of this disaster.
 
Commends the rescue, relief, and recovery actions, still underway, taken by the government of Chile.
 
Commends the U.S. government, the entire international community, and nongovernmental organizations for their prompt deployment of assistance to Chile.
 
Urges the President to continue to support the government of Chile as it assesses its relief and recovery needs.
 

action_date: 2010-03-10
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Declares that the House of Representatives mourns the significant loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the February 27, 2010, earthquake and resulting tsunami in Chile.
 
Expresses the deepest condolences of the House and sympathy to the families of the victims.
 
Recognizes that Chile is a close ally and friend of the United States, and that its embrace of democratic ideals and the Chilean government's ability to implement strict building standards greatly mitigated the impact of this disaster.
 
Commends the rescue, relief, and recovery actions, still underway, taken by the government of Chile.
 
Commends the U.S. government, the entire international community, and nongovernmental organizations for their prompt deployment of assistance to Chile.
 
Urges the President to continue to support the government of Chile as it assesses its relief and recovery needs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 1 (Roll no. 100). (text: CR 3/9/2010 H1188-1189)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 1 (Roll no. 100).(text: CR 3/9/2010 H1188-1189)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1287)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Connolly (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1144.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1188-1190)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House