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S.2776: Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 13, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2008 - Declares the purposes of this Act, including to stimulate economic activity and development in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan in an effort to combat violent extremism. Authorizes the President to: (1) designate an area within Afghanistan or Pakistan as a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone, provided such country meets certain eligibility requirements; and (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 13, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |