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H.Res. 839: Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.

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H.Res. 839: Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.

111th Congress · introduced 2009-10-15 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2009-10-15 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 844 (2009): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES839 (2009-11-04), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.

Plain summary

Condemns the March 2009 coup d'etat in Madagascar and supports the people of Madagascar in undertaking a democratic, consensual process to restore constitutional governance. Commends the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community for taking strong action against anti-democratic forces in Madagascar. Condemns the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources and its impact on biodiversity and rural livelihoods, including illegal logging, smuggling of wild species, and illegal mining. Calls upon: (1) importing countries to intensify their inspection processes to ensure that they do not contribute to the demand for illegally sourced precious woods from Madagascar; and (2) consumers of rosewood and ebony products to check their origin and boycott those made of Malagasy wood until constitutional order is restored.

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

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · 49 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Adam Smith (D-WA), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), James A. Himes (D-CT), Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Jim Costa (D-CA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL)

Recorded votes

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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.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong111-hres839 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111