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H.R.2030: Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 22, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
99 (90 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2009 - 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 within the Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade to: (1) give assistance to provide safe water and sanitation for people worldwide; and (2) be headed by a Director for Safe Water and Sanitation. Outlines the...
(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 Foreign Affairs.
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April 22, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |