Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development makes an important contribution to the understanding of the high levels of crime and violence in the Caribbean, and that the United States should work with Caribbean countries to address crime and violence in the region.

Action history

1. 2008-04-09The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2. 2008-04-09Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. 2008-04-09On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4. 2008-04-09DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 865.
5. 2008-04-09Considered under suspension of the rules.
6. 2008-04-09Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
7. 2008-02-27Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
8. 2008-02-27Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
9. 2007-12-11Introduced in House
10. 2007-12-11Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.