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S.1425: GROWTH Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act of 2009 or GROWTH Act of 2009 - Targets assistance for women in developing countries with respect to: (1) microenterprises; (2) small and medium enterprises; (3) private property rights and land tenure security; (4) employment access; (5) trade benefits; (6) exchanges with U.S. entrepreneurs; and (7) Millennium Challenge Account assistance. Directs the Secretary of State to establish...
(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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| July 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |