Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses Congress's sentiment regarding humanitarian aid for Caribbean nations affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna in 2008. It commends the governments of these countries and the Caribbean-American community for their response efforts. The resolution also supports the U.S. Administration's efforts to help coordinate international humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for affected communities, specifically mentioning the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba, and Turks and Caicos.
The bill would recognize the damage caused by the storms, including displaced populations, destroyed and damaged homes, and affected infrastructure in the listed countries. It calls for the international community to provide emergency relief and support reconstruction efforts. The resolution urges the President to continue funding for organizations providing aid and to assist in the reconstruction of the affected Caribbean countries, including efforts to improve housing and building codes.
This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent the sense of Congress but would not have the force of law.
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Timeline
9 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 17 do?
- This resolution expresses Congress's sentiment regarding humanitarian aid for Caribbean nations affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna in 2008. It commends the governments of these countries and the Caribbean-American community for their response efforts. The resolution also supports the U.S. Administration's efforts to help coordinate international humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for affected communities, specifically mentioning the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba, and Turks and Caicos. The bill would recognize the damage caused by the storms, including displaced populations, destroyed and damaged homes, and affected infrastructure in the listed countries. It calls for the international community to provide emergency relief and support reconstruction efforts. The resolution urges the President to continue funding for organizations providing aid and to assist in the reconstruction of the affected Caribbean countries, including efforts to improve housing and building codes. This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent the sense of Congress but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 17 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 17. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 17?
- H.Con.Res. 17 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 17?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (9 Jan 2009).
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