A joint resolution reaffirming our historic solidarity with the people of Mexico following the devastating earthquake of September 19, 1985.
Public Law 99-116 · H.J.Res. 394 · 99th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 4, 1985 · Emergency Management
Sponsor: Rep. James Wright (D-TX-12)
Cosponsors (45): Rep. Dante Fascell, Rep. Kika de la Garza,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends the sympathy of the United States to Mexico on the earthquake tragedy. Declares that: (1) the President should provide appropriate relief and rehabilitation assistance to prevent further suffering and safeguard the public health; and (2) the United States is prepared to cooperate with Mexico in long term efforts to recover from the effects of the earthquake.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 7 actions.
- Oct 4, 1985Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-116.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 26, 1985PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Sep 20, 1985FloorFloor · Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.