A joint resolution reaffirming our friendship and sympathy with the people of El Salvador following the devastating earthquake of October 10, 1986.
Public Law 99-623 · S.J.Res. 427 · 99th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Nov 6, 1986 · Emergency Management
Sponsor: Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS)
Cosponsors (40): Sen. Richard Lugar, Sen. Claiborne Pell,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Declares that the United States extends its sympathies to the people and Government of El Salvador with regard to the recent earthquake. Urges the President to provide appropriate relief to help prevent further loss of life in El Salvador. Declares that the United States is prepared to cooperate with El Salvador 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.
- Nov 6, 1986Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-623.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 30, 1986PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 16, 1986FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
- Oct 15, 1986FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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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.