S.Res. 503: A resolution mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected.

S.Res. 503: A resolution mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected.

109th Congress · introduced 2006-06-07 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5685; text as passed Senate: CR S5685)

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Where it came from: introduced 2006-06-07 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5685; text as passed Senate: CR S5685) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Mourns the loss of life and suffering caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia. Expresses the condolences of the American people to the families, communities, and government of the victims. Expresses sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of people who have been seriously affected. Commends the international humanitarian response to the earthquake by the governments of many countries, the United Nations and other international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations. Expresses gratitude and respect for the work of all individuals providing aid, including U.S. civilian and military personnel. Urges the President and the U.S. government to provide all appropriate assistance to the government of Indonesia and people of the affected region. Recognizes the lead role of the Indonesian government in providing assistance and promoting recovery.

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A resolution mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · 4 cosponsors

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Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109sres503.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/sres>

Record fed-us-cong109-sres503 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109