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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Feb 2010): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
This House Resolution, H.Res. 1048, passed by the House of Representatives, expresses condolences and sympathy to those affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. It also conveys solidarity with Haitians, Haitian-Americans, and all who lost loved ones or were otherwise impacted by the tragedy.
The resolution specifically commends the relief efforts of the people of the United States, including the Haitian-American community. Furthermore, it honors the work of the U.S. Navy, including the crew of the USNS Comfort, for their immediate response to assist those affected by the earthquake.
H.Res. 1048 was introduced in 2010 and was agreed to by the House of Representatives on February 23, 2010. As this was a simple resolution, it did not require Senate action and became law once passed by the House.
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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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1048 do?
- This House Resolution, H.Res. 1048, passed by the House of Representatives, expresses condolences and sympathy to those affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. It also conveys solidarity with Haitians, Haitian-Americans, and all who lost loved ones or were otherwise impacted by the tragedy. The resolution specifically commends the relief efforts of the people of the United States, including the Haitian-American community. Furthermore, it honors the work of the U.S. Navy, including the crew of the USNS Comfort, for their immediate response to assist those affected by the earthquake. H.Res. 1048 was introduced in 2010 and was agreed to by the House of Representatives on February 23, 2010. As this was a simple resolution, it did not require Senate action and became law once passed by the House.
- Has H.Res. 1048 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1048. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1048?
- H.Res. 1048 was sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18] (R-PA), with 106 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1048?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (23 Feb 2010).
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