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- H.R.1318
H.R.1318: Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about foreign trade and international finance
- Introduced March 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (12 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones within Afghanistan or Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met, including that: (1) such countries establish, or make progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, instituting rule of law, protecting core labor standards, and eliminating barriers to trade and investment; (2) such countries...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| March 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) |