[House Hearing, 112 Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
TO MEASURE THE PROGRESS OF RELIEF, RECOVERY, RECONSTRUCTION, AND
DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN HAITI FOLLOWING THE EARTHQUAKE OF JANUARY 12,
2010, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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MARKUP
BEFORE THE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON
THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
ON
H.R. 1016
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MARCH 31, 2011
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Serial No. 112-19
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COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Florida, Chairman
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, New Jersey HOWARD L. BERMAN, California
DAN BURTON, Indiana GARY L. ACKERMAN, New York
ELTON GALLEGLY, California ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, American
DANA ROHRABACHER, California Samoa
DONALD A. MANZULLO, Illinois DONALD M. PAYNE, New Jersey
EDWARD R. ROYCE, California BRAD SHERMAN, California
STEVE CHABOT, Ohio ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
RON PAUL, Texas GREGORY W. MEEKS, New York
MIKE PENCE, Indiana RUSS CARNAHAN, Missouri
JOE WILSON, South Carolina ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
CONNIE MACK, Florida GERALD E. CONNOLLY, Virginia
JEFF FORTENBERRY, Nebraska THEODORE E. DEUTCH, Florida
MICHAEL T. McCAUL, Texas DENNIS CARDOZA, California
TED POE, Texas BEN CHANDLER, Kentucky
GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida BRIAN HIGGINS, New York
JEAN SCHMIDT, Ohio ALLYSON SCHWARTZ, Pennsylvania
BILL JOHNSON, Ohio CHRISTOPHER S. MURPHY, Connecticut
DAVID RIVERA, Florida FREDERICA WILSON, Florida
MIKE KELLY, Pennsylvania KAREN BASS, California
TIM GRIFFIN, Arkansas WILLIAM KEATING, Massachusetts
TOM MARINO, Pennsylvania DAVID CICILLINE, Rhode Island
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina
ANN MARIE BUERKLE, New York
RENEE ELLMERS, North Carolina
VACANT
Yleem D.S. Poblete, Staff Director
Richard J. Kessler, Democratic Staff Director
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Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
CONNIE MACK, Florida, Chairman
MICHAEL T. McCAUL, Texas ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
JEAN SCHMIDT, Ohio ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
DAVID RIVERA, Florida ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, American
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, New Jersey Samoa
ELTON GALLEGLY, California DONALD M. PAYNE, New Jersey
C O N T E N T S
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Page
MARKUP OF
H.R. 1016, To measure the progress of relief, recovery,
reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti following the
earthquake of January 12, 2010, and for other purposes......... 2
Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1016........... 11
Amendment to the amendment in the nature of a substitute to
H.R. 1016 offered by the Honorable Connie Mack, a
Representative in Congress from the State of Florida, and
chairman, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere............. 20
APPENDIX
Markup notice.................................................... 24
Markup minutes................................................... 25
TO MEASURE THE PROGRESS OF RELIEF, RECOVERY, RECONSTRUCTION, AND
DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN HAITI FOLLOWING THE EARTHQUAKE OF JANUARY 12,
2010 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
House of Representatives,
Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere,
Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Washington, DC.
The subcommittee met, pursuant to notice, at 3:02 p.m., in
room 2172 Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Connie Mack
(chairman of the subcommittee) presiding.
Mr. Mack. The subcommittee will finally come to order.
After the conclusion of this brief business meeting, we will
proceed immediately into today's hearing. Pursuant to notice,
for purposes of a markup, I call up the resolution H.R. 1016,
To measure the progress of relief, recovery, reconstruction,
and development efforts in Haiti following the earthquake of
January 12, 2010, and for other purposes.
[H.R. 1016 follows:]
Mr. Mack. Without objection, the bipartisan amendment in
the nature of a substitute that was provided previously to
members' offices and made available and online will be
considered as base text, and is open for amendment at any
point.
[The amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1016
follows:]
Mr. Mack. I also want to thank the ranking member, Mr.
Engel, and the minority staff for their assistance in updating
and amending this text. I think that means you. Also, all
members are able to insert remarks on this measure into the
record, should they choose to do so.
Before turning to myself to offer a brief amendment and
speak, I will recognize myself briefly for a few opening words.
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was devastated by the most powerful
earthquake to strike that nation in over 200 years.
Since that time, the people of Haiti have been impacted by
a hurricane with widespread flooding. The challenge of
Presidential and legislative elections in this difficult
environment, and a health epidemic impacting hundreds of
thousands of Haitians.
While Haiti has been a focus of the State Department's
activities in the Western Hempisphere, oversight of the
implementation of U.S. assistance has been a priority for the
Foreign Affairs Committee. I look forward to continuing to work
with everyone to make sure U.S. dollars are spent in an
effective, responsible, and transparent manner, as we continue
to support the people of Haiti.
And at this time, I would like--I have an amendment on
behalf of Mr. Engel at the desk. The clerk will report the
amendment.
Mr. Gately. Amendment to the amendment in the nature of a
substitute to H.R. 1016, offered by Mr. Mack of Florida.
[The amendment referred to follows:]
Mr. Mack. Without objection, the amendment is considered as
read for purposes of amendment. And I am pleased to recognize
myself again to speak on this amendment. Unless there are other
members who wish to strike the last word and briefly speak, we
can move to a vote.
The question is on agreeing to the amendement offered by
myself and Mr. Engel. All those in favor say aye.
[Ayes.]
All those opposed say no. In the opinion of the chair, the
ayes have it, and the amendment is agreed to.
Hearing no other amendments, the question now occurs on
adopting the bill as amended. All those in favor, say aye.
[Ayes.]
All those opposed, say no. In the opinion of the chair, the
ayes have it.
The bill as amended is agreed to, and without objection the
motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Without objection,
the bill will be reported favorably to the full committee in
the form of a single amendment in the nature of a substitute
incorporating the amendments adopted here today, and the staff
is directed to make any technical and conforming amendments.
That concludes our business, and without objection, the
subcommittee stands adjourned.
[Whereupon, at 3:06 p.m., the subcommittee was adjourned.]
A P P E N D I X
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Material Submitted for the Hearing RecordNotice deg.
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