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S.2152: Microcredit for Self Sufficiency Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 10, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 10, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (20 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Microcredit for Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998 - Authorizes the President to establish programs to provide through U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and other U.S. and indigenous nongovernmental organizations and credit institutions credit and other assistance for microenterprises in developing countries. Sets forth assistance eligibility criteria. Authorizes funding allocations. Directs the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| June 10, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |