H.Res. 1195: Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.

H.Res. 1195: Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.

110th Congress · introduced 2008-05-14 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official title

Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.

Plain summary

Extends condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake centered in Sichuan Province. Vows full support for the people of the PRC as well as the members of the Chinese American community who have relatives in the affected areas. Expresses confidence that the people of the PRC will come together to help those in need and succeed in overcoming the hardships incurred because of this tragedy.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] · 38 cosponsors

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Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Rick Larsen (D-WA), John B. Larson (D-CT), Adam B. Schiff (D-CA), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Al Green (D-TX), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

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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 House amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-110hres1195.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/110/hres>

Record fed-us-cong110-hres1195 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110