H.Res. 35: Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

112th Congress · introduced 2011-01-12 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

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Where it came from: introduced 2011-01-12 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] · what a sponsor is
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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

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Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the government of Haiti, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to the calamity. Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighborhoods, livelihoods, and country. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support long-term Haitian reconstruction. Supports the Administration's efforts to prevent the spread of cholera, treat persons who contract the disease, provide technical assistance to the Haitian Ministry of Public Health, and improve water, sanitation, and health systems. Urges the President and the international community to: (1) focus assistance on the government of Haiti's priorities, (2) develop and improve communications and participatory mechanisms to more substantially involve Haitian civil society at all stages of the cholera and post-earthquake responses, and (3) give priority to programs that protect vulnerable populations. Urges the President to: (1) make necessary resources available to U.S. and U.N. agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private volunteer organizations, and regional institutions; (2) assess the long-term needs for confronting the cholera epidemic in Haiti; and (3) lead humanitarian and development efforts with the government of Haiti, the Haitian Diaspora, and international actors who share in the goal of a better future for Haiti.

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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] · 66 cosponsors

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James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Al Green (D-TX), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), John Garamendi (D-CA), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and 6 more.

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Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112hres35.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/hres>

Record fed-us-cong112-hres35 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112