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S.559: Protection of Vulnerable Populations During Humanitarian Emergencies Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 8, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protection of Vulnerable Populations During Humanitarian Emergencies Act of 2005 -Title I: Program and Policy Coordination - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy for the protection of vulnerable populations, especially women and children, who are affected by a humanitarian emergency. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary to designate an individual within the Department of State or the United States Agency...
(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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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar with amendments. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.
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| March 8, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.) |