H.Res. 172: Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011.

112th Congress · introduced 2011-03-15 · International Affairs · Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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Where it came from: introduced 2011-03-15 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011.

Plain summary

Mourns with the people of Japan and all the countries affected for the horrific loss of life caused by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. Expresses deepest condolences to the victims' families. Applauds the commitments of support and humanitarian efforts by the international community, relief agencies, and private citizens. Reaffirms the longstanding friendship between the United States and Japan. Pledges full support and solidarity with the people of Japan and all others affected by this tragedy as they struggle to rebuild their lives. Urges the U.S. government to continue to provide assistance to Japan and damaged U.S. communities during their recovery and reconstruction efforts.

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Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · 67 cosponsors

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Diana DeGette (D-CO), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Gwen Moore (D-WI), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Doris O. Matsui (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Al Green (D-TX), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Jim Costa (D-CA), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), William R. Keating (D-MA), Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and 7 more.

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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 (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112hres172.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/hres>

Record fed-us-cong112-hres172 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112