Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.
Latest action (23 Feb 2010): On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Official summary
Expresses: (1) condolences and sympathy for the horrific loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti; and (2) solidarity with Haitians, Haitian-Americans, and all those who have lost loved ones or have otherwise been affected by the tragedy.
Commends the assistance efforts of: (1) the people of the United States, including the Haitian-American community; and (2) the men and women of USNS Comfort and the U.S. Navy.
Timeline
23 Feb 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1048 do?
- Expresses: (1) condolences and sympathy for the horrific loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti; and (2) solidarity with Haitians, Haitian-Americans, and all those who have lost loved ones or have otherwise been affected by the tragedy. Commends the assistance efforts of: (1) the people of the United States, including the Haitian-American community; and (2) the men and women of USNS Comfort and the U.S. Navy.
- Has H.Res. 1048 become law?
- Yes. H.Res. 1048 has been enacted. Status last updated 23 Feb 2010.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1048?
- H.Res. 1048 was sponsored by Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA18, 2003-2017] (Republican-PA), with 106 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1048?
- On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (23 Feb 2010).
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