HRES 293 · 99th Congress · Emergency Management

A resolution expressing concern for all the people of Puerto Rico affected by the devastation caused by tropical storm Isabel, support for Puerto Rico's effort to cope with this tragedy and the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico should be declared a disaster area and provided with all necessary assistance.

Introduced 1985-10-10· Sponsored by Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.(1985-10-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the House supports the efforts of the Government of Puerto Rico to meet the needs created by tropical storm Isabel; and (2) the President should declare Puerto Rico a disaster area so that Federal emergency assistance can be provided to that island.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans