HAITI, REPUBLIC OF
Amendments
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), S6739, S6740 [4AU], H7819 [1DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR], H2512 [14AP]
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), S8144, S8172 [19NO], H7658 [30NO]
Foreign countries: provide debt relief (S. 2961), S1239 [5MR]
Articles and editorials
Death Toll Growing at Port-au-Prince's Hotel Montana, Once a Symbol of Stability, H334 [26JA]
Early Disaster Response in Haiti—The Israeli Field Hospital Experience, H5591 [14JY]
Life-Saving Trip for Earthquake Victims `Life-Changing' for Surgical Team—Spinal Surgery Unit Inspired by Resolve of Haitians, E353 [11MR]
Windsor Water Company Ships Help to Haiti, S694 [23FE]
Bills and resolutions
Appropriations: authorize to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (see S. 3317), S3164 [5MY] (see H.R. 6021), H6569 [30JY]
Business and industry: promote strengthening of private sector (see S. 3202), S2295 [14AP]
Children and youth: support efforts to address the crisis faced by Haitian orphans following the earthquake (see H. Res. 1159), H1323 [10MR]
Dept. of HHS: reimburse States through the National Disaster Medical System for expenses incurred in providing treatment for health conditions and illnesses resulting from the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4577), H554 [3FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (see S. 3411), S4211 [25MY] (see H.R. 5283), H3440 [12MY]
———expand humanitarian parole policy to children legally confirmed as orphans eligible for intercountry adoption by Haiti prior to recent earthquake (see H.R. 4603), H601 [4FE]
Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Haitian students whose studies were interrupted as a result of the earthquake (see H.R. 6232), H7154 (see H.R. 6232), H7211 [28SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (see H.R. 4573), H471 [2FE]
Disasters: establish program for sending qualified and available construction workers and equipment to assist Haitians in rebuilding due to earthquake (see H.R. 5171), H3014 [28AP]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H423 [27JA]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 392), S122 [21JA] (see H. Res. 1021), H265 [20JA]
———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (see S. Res. 414), S536 [9FE]
———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see S. Con. Res. 61), S2708 [27AP] (see H. Con. Res. 272), H3078 [29AP]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1037), H387 [26JA] (see H. Res. 1066), H555 [3FE]
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 1059), H471 [2FE]
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. 4783), H1219 [9MR]
———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), consideration (see H. Res. 1736), H7643 [29NO]
FEMA: tribute to organizations comprising the National Urban Search and Rescue System for determination and work as first responders to disasters and other incidents, including the recent Haiti earthquake (see H. Res. 1070), H555 [3FE] (see H. Res. 1076), H602 [4FE]
Foreign aid: establish an American Enterprise Fund for Haiti and ensure oversight of U.S. earthquake recovery and redevelopment activities (see H.R. 5394), H3823 [25MY]
———establish the Office of the Special Coordinator for Assistance to Haiti and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Assistance to Haiti (see H.R. 4952), H2457 [25MR]
Foreign countries: provide debt relief (see S. 2961), S340 [28JA]
Foreign policy: encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities (see H. Res. 1332), H3202 [5MY]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences and encourage foreign investment (see S. 2978), S440 [2FE]
———provide customs support services (see S. 3275), S2758 [28AP] (see H.R. 5160), H3013 [28AP]
Haiti Marshall Plan Committee: establish (see H. Res. 1160), H1323 [10MR]
Haitian Flag Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1367), H3541 [18MY]
Haitian-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see H.R. 4961), H2457 [25MR]
Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see S. 2998), S482 [4FE] (see H.R. 4616), H606 [5FE]
Israel: tribute to efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in aftermath of the earthquake (see H. Res. 1277), H2695 [20AP]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see S. 2931, 2936), S51 [20JA] (see H.R. 4462, 4467, 4468), H193 [19JA]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (see H.R. 5006), H2503 [13AP]
Letters
Continued search for Lynn University students and faculty members still missing in aftermath of earthquake in Haiti: Senator LeMieux, S148 [22JA]
Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1289 [10MR]
———Representative Frank, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1289 [10MR]
Express condolences and support to Haitian citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of naval vessels for medical relief efforts: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H680 [23FE]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H680 [23FE]
Haiti Economic Lift Program Act: Augustine D. Tantillo, American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, and Cass M. Johnson, National Council of Textile Organizations, S2762 [28AP], H3137 [5MY]
———William J. Clinton and George W. Bush, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (organization), H3137 [5MY]
Relief efforts in Haiti: several Senators, S768 [25FE]
Tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H670 [23FE]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H670 [23FE]
Lists
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team members, E292 [3MR]
Motions
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), H7685 [30NO]
Remarks in House
AmeriCares (organization): tribute to efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, H836 [25FE]
Arnold, NE: tribute to students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E168 [4FE]
Ballard, IA: tribute to Ballard Junior and Senior High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486 [25MR]
Beaumont, TX: tribute to citizens taking part in Haiti relief effort, E349 [10MR]
Boone, IA: tribute to Bryant Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E456 [23MR]
———tribute to Lincoln Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488 [25MR]
———tribute to Page Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E488 [25MR]
Business and industry: provide for professional exchanges with Haiti (H.R. 417), H119 [13JA], H538 [3FE], H4646 [22JN], E143 [3FE]
Camden, NJ: tribute to Cooper University Hospital team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E141 [3FE]
Coast Guard: tribute to crew of U.S.C.G.C. Mohawk for response to aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, H454 [2FE]
Crime: condemn rise of sexual violence against women and girls in the aftermath of earthquake, E1298 [13JY]
Dallas, TX: tribute to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E314 [4MR]
Delaware: tribute to medical staffs assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E273 [2MR]
Dept. of Defense: extend regulations on contractors performing private security functions in certain countries, H4046 [27MY]
———tribute to military personnel taking part in Haiti relief effort, H336 [26JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), H5785-H5787 [20JY], H7519, H7520 [17NO], E1416 [22JY], E1929 [16NO]
———adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), Senate amendment, H7819-H7821 [1DE]
———adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (S. 3411), H7417 [15NO]
Dept. of State: establish a scholarship program for Haitian students whose studies were interrupted as a result of the earthquake (H.R. 6232), E1773 [29SE]
———require report on contracting procurement in Haiti, H5354 [1JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), H533, H538 [3FE], H1288-H1295 [10MR]
———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), Senate amendments, H2512, H2513 [14AP]
Disasters: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (H. Res. 1048), H679-H683 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E226 [24FE], E291 [3MR]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H47, H48, H109, H119-H124 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H333 [26JA], H532-H539 [3FE], E31 [15JA]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (H. Res. 1021), H231-H241, H245 [20JA], E71 [21JA], E81, E91 [26JA], E118 [2FE]
———express condolences to earthquake victims and tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Urban Search and Rescue Team 1, H393 [27JA], E19 [13JA]
———moment of silence for victims of earthquake, H108 [13JA]
———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, E2161 [16DE]
———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), H3338, H3339 [12MY]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H908 [25FE]
———tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1066), H533 [3FE], H667-H671 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E291 [3MR]
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H557 [4FE]
———tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake (H. Res. 1059), H671-H673 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E227 [24FE], E291 [3MR]
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), Senate amendments, H7845-H7850 [1DE]
———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), consideration (H. Res. 1736), H7651-H7658 [30NO]
———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), H1242-H1245 [10MR]
———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), Senate amendments, H7658-H7695 [30NO], E2017, E2020, E2022 [1DE], E2058 [2DE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Urban Search and Rescue Team 1 for relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E492 [25MR]
Flag—U.S.: encourage display at main humanitarian relief installation in Haiti, H1628 [18MR]
Florida: tribute to American Red Cross South Florida Region chapter, E395 [17MR]
Foreign aid: commend U.S. Armed Forces for commitment to earthquake relief mission and encourage President Obama to order the U.S. flag be flown over military and civilian outposts, H4046 [27MY]
———use of disaster relief funding for education and rebuilding schools, E1303 [13JY]
Foreign countries: provide debt relief, H239 [20JA]
Foreign policy: encourage continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities (H. Res. 1332), H3130 [5MY]
Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on employment and the economy, H3138 [5MY], H3545, H3546, H3547 [19MY]
———provide customs support services (H.R. 5160), H3132-H3140 [5MY], E770, E789 [6MY]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard Elementary School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E86 [26JA]
Hackettstown, NJ: tribute to Trinity United Methodist Church for mission trip to Haiti to provide relief in aftermath of earthquake, E57 [21JA]
Haitian Foundation: tribute, E1589 [14SE]
Hay Springs, NE: tribute to Hay Springs High School students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E162 [4FE]
Health4Haiti (organization): Federation for the Development of Universities and Research in Haiti International Humanitarian Service Award recipient, E456 [23MR]
History: impact on U.S., H535 [3FE]
Illinois: tribute to health care professionals taking part in Haiti relief effort, E353 [11MR]
Independence: anniversary, E50 [20JA]
Israel: tribute to Israeli Defense Forces Medical Corps Field Hospital for early disaster response in Haiti following earthquake, H5591 [14JY]
Kansas: tribute to survivors of Haitian earthquake, families adopting Haitian children, and those providing support and aid to Haiti before and after the earthquake, H315 [21JA]
Lexington, NE: tribute to Pershing Elementary School students for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, E389 [16MR]
Maxwell, IA: tribute to Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School for efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, E486 [25MR]
Miami, FL: tribute to Dept. of Fire Rescue Urban Search and Rescue Team for relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, E412 [18MR]
Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E292 [3MR]
New York, NY: funding for school districts receiving high concentrations of Hatitian child refugees, H5404 [1JY]
Ohio: tribute to 179th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H1210 [9MR]
Red Cross Month: observance, E388 [16MR]
Refugees: establish refugee status for injured orphaned Haitian children to be airlifted for surgeries in the U.S., H169 [19JA]
Rhode Island: tribute to 143d Airlift Wing, Air National Guard for taking part in Haiti relief effort, E104 [27JA]
Robertson, Pat: condemn remarks about reason for earthquake in Haiti, H360 [26JA]
Royal Caribbean International, Inc.: tribute to relief efforts in Haiti, E370 [12MR]
Save the Children (organization): tribute to efforts to provide relief in aftermath of Haitian earthquake, H836 [25FE]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (H.R. 4462), H211-H214, H235 [20JA], H532, H533, H535, H537 [3FE], E57, E60 [21JA], E87 [26JA], E143 [3FE]
University of Maryland: tribute to Shock Trauma Center team for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H682 [23FE]
University of Miami: tribute to Global Institute for Community Health and Development Project Medishare and Miller School of Medicine teams for taking part in Haiti relief effort, H1086 [3MR]
White House Conference on Haiti: convene (H.R. 5006), E522 [13AP]
Remarks in Senate
Appropriations: authorize to promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development (S. 3317), S4571 [28MY]
Armed Forces: tribute to U.S. Southern Command personnel taking part in Haiti relief effort, S535 [9FE]
Children and youth: express that domestic servitude of children should end, S4204 [25MY]
———set up safe havens with food, water, and protection for all orphans and grant humanitarian parole for orphaned children who are eligible for adoption by U.S. families, S22 [20JA], S71, S113 [21JA]
Coast Guard: tribute to crew of U.S.C.G.C. Oak for response to aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, S390 [1FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status for certain Haitian orphans paroled into the U.S. after the earthquake (H.R. 5283), S6740 [4AU]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making emergency supplemental appropriations, S4129 [24MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR]
Disasters: assessment of relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S768, S769 [25FE]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S21 [20JA], S100-S102, S113, S114 [21JA], S143, S148 [22JA], S190 [25JA], S530 [9FE], S557 [11FE]
———express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (S. Res. 392), S132 [21JA]
———recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake (S. Res. 414), S1127 [4MR]
———tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), S2982 [29AP]
———tribute to VOA Creole broadcast of information and public service announcements in the aftermath of earthquake, S190 [25JA]
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (H.R. 4783), S8294 [30NO], S8637 [8DE]
Florida: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S148 [22JA]
Foreign aid: use of disaster relief funding for education and rebuilding schools, S4203 [25MY], S4434 [26MY]
Foreign countries: provide debt relief (S. 2961), S1239 [5MR]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences and encourage foreign investment (S. 2978), S442 [2FE]
———provide customs support services (H.R. 5160), S3384 [6MY]
———provide customs support services (S. 3275), S2761 [28AP]
Maryland: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S560 [11FE]
Pujols Family Foundation: tribute, S3983 [19MY]
Refugees: establish refugee status for injured orphaned Haitian children to be airlifted for surgeries in the U.S., S137 [22JA]
Rhode Island: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S557 [11FE]
Rockport, ME: tribute to Penobscot Bay Medical Center staff for assisting relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S334 [28JA]
Seldon Technologies, Inc.: tribute to participation in relief efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S694 [23FE]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (H.R. 4462), S105 [21JA]
———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (S. 2931), S26 [20JA], S166 [22JA]
———accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (S. 2936), S560 [11FE]
University of Arkansas: tribute to Razorback Relief Operation Haiti event, S5312 [23JN]
Vermont: tribute to volunteers assisting with Haitian relief efforts in aftermath of earthquake, S465 [4FE]
Virginia: tribute to Virginia Task Force 1 and Virginia Task Force 2 for rescue efforts in Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, S940 [2MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1736) (H. Rept. 111-660), H7643 [29NO]
Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3317) (S. Rept. 111-225), S5993 [19JY]
Haiti Recovery Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2961) (S. Rept. 111-128), S795 [25FE]
Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1183) (S. Rept. 111-352), S8062 [18NO]
Recognize Importance of Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Rebuilding of Haiti Following Humanitarian Crisis Due to Earthquake: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 414), S740 [24FE]
Statements
Pay-as-You-Go Effects of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act: CBO, S8172 [19NO]
Tables
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4783, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated, H1321 [10MR]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act, S8172 [19NO]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act, H3200 [5MY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5283, Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately To Integrate (HAITI) Act, S6740 [4AU], H5815 [20JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 1021, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, H231 [20JA]
H. Res. 1048, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts, H679 [23FE]
H. Res. 1059, tribute to U.S. urban search and rescue teams' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H671 [23FE]
H. Res. 1066, tribute to U.S. Armed Forces' and first responders' efforts to help the people of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, H667 [23FE]
H. Res. 1736, consideration of H.R. 4783, Claims Resolution Act, H7651 [30NO]
H.R. 4462, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti, H211 [20JA]
H.R. 4573, Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act, H1288 [10MR]
H.R. 4783, accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated, H1242 [10MR]
H.R. 4783, Claims Resettlement Act, S8174-S8202 [19NO]
H.R. 5160, Haiti Economic Lift Program Act, H3132-H3136 [5MY]
H.R. 5283, Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately To Integrate (HAITI) Act, H5785 [20JY], H7819 [1DE]
S. 2961, Haiti Recovery Act, S1239 [5MR]
S. Con. Res. 61 tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, H3338 [12MY]
S. Con. Res. 61, tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, S2711 [27AP], S2982 [29AP]
S. Res. 392, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S127, S133 [21JA]
S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding following humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to earthquake, S1127 [4MR]
S. Res. 414, recognize importance of recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding of Haiti following humanitarian crisis due to earthquake, S539 [9FE]