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H.R.7180: Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Enhancement Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish the Office of Water which shall: (1) implement the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005; and (2) place primary emphasis on providing safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Directs the Secretary of State to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Sept. 27, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |