A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

Bill: 112-sres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2011-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Child health
Coast guard
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Disability assistance
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Haiti
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Military civil functions
Military personnel and dependents
Natural disasters
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Solid waste and recycling
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2011-01-26
text: 
Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the Haitian government, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to those affected by the earthquake.
 
Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support long-term Haitian reconstruction.
 
Supports the Executive Branch's efforts to improve Haitian water, sanitation, and health systems.
 
Supports: (1) all U.S. personnel and members of international organizations who have persevered through adverse conditions to serve Haiti, and (2) the continued efforts of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission to bring donors and the Haitian government together to effectively lead the reconstruction process.
 
Urges the international community to: (1) call on Haitian leaders to reach a democratic resolution to the current electoral crisis, (2) focus assistance on the priorities of the Haitian government, (3) involve Haitian civil society in all disaster responses, and (4) give priority to programs that protect and involve vulnerable populations.
 
Urges aid agencies to: (1) train and use Haitian local and national authorities to deliver assistance, and (2) enhance coordination with the Haitian people and key Haitian government ministries.
 
Supports: (1) continuing the work of U.S. agencies, nongovernmental organizations, regional institutions, and U.N. agencies to confront the consequences of the Haitian crises; (2) assessments of the long-term needs for confronting the Haiti's cholera epidemic; and (3) continuing humanitarian and development efforts between all actors supporting a better future for Haiti.

action_date: 2011-01-26
text: 

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

 
Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the Haitian government, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to those affected by the earthquake.
 
Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support long-term Haitian reconstruction.
 
Supports the Executive Branch's efforts to improve Haitian water, sanitation, and health systems.
 
Supports: (1) all U.S. personnel and members of international organizations who have persevered through adverse conditions to serve Haiti, and (2) the continued efforts of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission to bring donors and the Haitian government together to effectively lead the reconstruction process.
 
Urges the international community to: (1) call on Haitian leaders to reach a democratic resolution to the current electoral crisis, (2) focus assistance on the priorities of the Haitian government, (3) involve Haitian civil society in all disaster responses, and (4) give priority to programs that protect and involve vulnerable populations.
 
Urges aid agencies to: (1) train and use Haitian local and national authorities to deliver assistance, and (2) enhance coordination with the Haitian people and key Haitian government ministries.
 
Supports: (1) continuing the work of U.S. agencies, nongovernmental organizations, regional institutions, and U.N. agencies to confront the consequences of the Haitian crises; (2) assessments of the long-term needs for confronting the Haiti's cholera epidemic; and (3) continuing humanitarian and development efforts between all actors supporting a better future for Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-01-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S261-263; text as passed Senate: CR S261-263; text of measure as introduced: CR S290-291)
action_date: 2011-01-26
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 S261-263; text as passed Senate: CR S261-263; text of measure as introduced: CR S290-291)
action_date: 2011-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate