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H.RES.782: Affirming the commitments made by the United States at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, to improve worldwide access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation services.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 21, 2004
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (41 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Affirms the commitments made by the United States at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, to halve the number of people lacking safe drinking water and basic sanitation services and calls on developed nations to join the United States in such commitments. Expresses support for an increased effort to meet such commitments and calls on the President to report to Congress on U.S. progress. Declares that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Sept. 21, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |