A resolution expressing condolences to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria, commending the resiliency of the people of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, and expressing gratitude to other neighboring States willing to stand by the people of the affected areas during the relief and recovery efforts.
Latest action · Oct 2, 2017 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6261-6262)
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 2, 2017
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Expresses condolences to the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
Commends the resiliency and courage of the people of Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Commits to provide the necessary resources to rebuild their communities.
Applauds the work and commitment of emergency responders and law enforcement officers on the ground in the aftermath of such hurricanes.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Oct 2, 2017 to Oct 16, 2017, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-LA | Bill Cassidy | Original | Oct 2, 2017 |
| D-FL | Bill Nelson | Original | Oct 2, 2017 |
| R-LA | John Kennedy | Original | Oct 2, 2017 |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | Oct 2, 2017 |
| R-TX | Ted Cruz | Original | Oct 2, 2017 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Oct 16, 2017 |
Actions 2
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- Oct 2, 2017Introduced in Senate
- Oct 2, 2017Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6261-6262)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Emergency Management.
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- Oct 2, 2017Introduced in Senate
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