H.Res. 505 · 112th Congress
Expressing the sense of sympathy of the House of Representatives to those who perished or were displaced in the Philippines as a result of the December 16, 2011 flooding.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Austria
- Introduced
- 2011-12-20
- Latest action
- 2012-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Summary
Mourns with the people of the Philippines and all the areas affected for the loss of life caused by Tropical Storm Washi and the ensuing floods.
Conveys deepest sympathy to the relatives of the victims.
Reaffirms the longstanding U.S.- Philippines friendship.
Pledges support for disaster relief and to reduce further loss of life and suffering of the Filipino people.
Urges the U.S. government to work with the people and the leadership of the Republic of the Philippines during their recovery efforts.