Recognizing the two year anniversary of the earthquake that occurred in northern Pakistan in 2005 and urging the United States to continue to support rebuilding efforts in Pakistan in response to the conditions caused by that earthquake.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Oct 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, would formally acknowledge the two-year anniversary of the 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan. It urges the U.S. government to continue providing support for rebuilding efforts in Pakistan that are responding to the aftermath of this disaster.
The resolution highlights the significant impact of the earthquake, including casualties, displacement of millions, and damage to essential infrastructure like sanitation and hospitals. It also notes the U.S. government's immediate and substantial response in the past.
This bill is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sentiment of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs after its introduction and its current status is at that committee referral stage.
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Official summary
Urges the U.S. government to continue to support rebuilding efforts in Pakistan in response to the earthquake that occurred in northern Pakistan on October 8, 2005.
Timeline
25 Oct 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 242 do?
- This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, would formally acknowledge the two-year anniversary of the 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan. It urges the U.S. government to continue providing support for rebuilding efforts in Pakistan that are responding to the aftermath of this disaster. The resolution highlights the significant impact of the earthquake, including casualties, displacement of millions, and damage to essential infrastructure like sanitation and hospitals. It also notes the U.S. government's immediate and substantial response in the past. This bill is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sentiment of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs after its introduction and its current status is at that committee referral stage.
- Has H.Con.Res. 242 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 242. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 242?
- H.Con.Res. 242 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 242?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (25 Oct 2007).
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