Expressing continuing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the Republic of India on January 26, 2001, and support for ongoing aid efforts.
Last action on Aug 8, 2001Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia.
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Reaffirms the deepest sympathies of Congress to the citizens of India for the losses suffered as a result of the January 26, 2001, earthquake. Expresses support for: (1) the people of India; (2) continuing and substantially increasing the amount of disaster assistance being provided by the United States Agency for International Development and other relief agencies for recovery from the earthquake to not less than $100 million; (3) providing future economic assistance; and (4) the economic assistance efforts of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the international community. Urges the President to use U.S. influence to expedite such efforts. Encourages assistance from other nations.