Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR116

Introduced
2/9/23  

Caption

Expressing deepest condolences for the lives lost and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye, and the Turkish and Syrian people, following the destructive earthquake on February 6, 2023.

Note

H.R. 116 does not propose any changes to existing state laws since it is primarily a resolution aimed at expressing condolences and urging federal action regarding international assistance.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the United States' commitment to support Türkiye during this humanitarian crisis. It encourages the Biden Administration to extend immediate assistance to the Turkish government and humanitarian organizations active in the region. This conveys the importance of international cooperation in disaster response and highlights the role of the United States as a supportive ally of its NATO partner, Türkiye, during times of need.

Summary

House Resolution 116 expresses profound condolences for the significant loss of life and the challenging conditions faced by the Republic of Türkiye and its Syrian neighbors stemming from the catastrophic earthquakes on February 6, 2023. The resolution addresses the urgent need for international solidarity and support for the affected regions. Over 12,000 casualties and thousands of injuries highlight the indiscriminate devastation of the earthquakes, resulting in not only personal tragedies but also widespread displacement and infrastructure destruction.

Contention

While supportive of humanitarian assistance for disaster relief, the resolution may spur discussions on the effectiveness and timeliness of U.S. aid allocations in response to international crises. There may also be ongoing debates over the broader implications of natural disasters on foreign policy and the extent of military alliances in humanitarian contexts. Some may argue that the focus should be on providing long-term recovery support rather than just immediate aid.

Companion Bills

US HR101

Related Expressing deepest condolences for the lives lost, and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish people following the destructive earthquakes that devastated the Turkish cities of Malatya, Kahramanmaras, Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Hatay, and Kilis.

Previously Filed As

US HR101

Expressing deepest condolences for the lives lost, and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish people following the destructive earthquakes that devastated the Turkish cities of Malatya, Kahramanmaras, Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Hatay, and Kilis.

US SR76

A resolution expressing deepest condolences to and solidarity with the people of Turkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquake on February 6, 2023.

US HR132

Responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023.

US HR112

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

US HR192

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States condemns the Russian Government's gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and supports the efforts of international organizations to help people displaced by war and conflict.

US SR251

A resolution celebrating the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, and expressing priorities related to transatlantic security and the NATO Strategic Concept.

US HR1562

Condemning President Erdogan and his regime for issuing destabilizing statements following the attacks on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, endangering the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's mission, threatening the territorial integrity of neighboring countries, supporting terrorism, and fostering antisemitic behavior around the globe.

US HR146

Expressing strong support for the people of Moldova and for the Moldovan Government in their demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration in the face of Russia's illegal and full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

US SR32

A resolution condemning the violent insurrection in Brazil on January 8, 2023, and expressing United States solidarity with the people of Brazil, as well as support for safeguarding Brazil's democratic institutions.

US SB5643

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Government of Turkiye, and for other purposes.

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