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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 27, 1999
Recognizes and commends the sacrifice, dedication, and commitment of those serving with, and those who have served with, American nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and private volunteer organizations (PVOs) that provide humanitarian relief to millions of the world's poor and displaced, including in response to recent tragedies in Central America and Kosovo.
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Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R–OR
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14333-14334)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14333-14334)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment. Without written report.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4285-4286)
Introduced in Senate
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