H.Res. 1613: Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-09-14 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-09-14 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 531 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES1613 (2010-09-16), Passed. See all
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Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010.

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Mourns the loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the flooding in Pakistan and expresses condolences to the flood victims' families. Recognizes that: (1) Pakistan is a close U.S. ally and friend; and (2) an effective and accountable government in Pakistan is essential for the country's long-term recovery and stability. Supports the use of funds authorized by the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 to provide long-term recovery and rehabilitation for flood-affected areas and populations and urges a reexamination of priorities for spending such funds with a view toward ensuring that the needs of the Pakistani people are appropriately addressed in the aftermath of the disaster. Commends the relief and recovery actions by the U.S. military, the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Pakistani-American and U.S. business communities, and international and nongovernmental organizations.

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Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · 21 cosponsors

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Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Recorded votes

House roll call 531 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES1613 (2010-09-16): Passed

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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111hres1613.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/hres>

Record fed-us-cong111-hres1613 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111