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H.Res. 609: Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

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H.Res. 609: Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

113th Congress · introduced 2014-05-30 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2014-05-30 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. 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.

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Official title

Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

Plain summary

Expresses: (1) sympathy to all those affected by the flooding in the Western Balkans for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction; and (2) solidarity with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia. Supports humanitarian and reconstruction assistance provided by relief agencies and the international community. Commends local authorities, first responders and rescue personnel, NGOs, volunteers, and everyday citizens for their efforts to organize and deliver disaster relief. Urges additional assistance by other nations and organizations to alleviate the difficult circumstances and suffering of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · 4 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), William R. Keating (D-MA), John B. Larson (D-CT)

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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-cong113-hres609 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113