A joint resolution reaffirming the friendship of the people of the United States with the people of Colombia following the devastating volcanic eruption of November 13, 1985.
Public Law 99-174 · H.J.Res. 459 · 99th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Dec 11, 1985 · Emergency Management
Sponsor: Rep. Dante Fascell (D-FL-19)
Cosponsors (7): Rep. James Wright, Rep. Robert Michel,
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 Colombia with respect to the tragedy resulting from the volcanic eruption. Declares that: (1) the Congress encourages the President to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance to Colombia; and (2) the United States is prepared to cooperate with Colombia in long-term efforts to help it recover from such disaster.
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.
- Dec 11, 1985Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-174.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 3, 1985PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Nov 23, 1985FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Nov 19, 1985FloorFloor · 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.