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S.1966: Global Child Survival Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 28, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Global Child Survival Act of 2009 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to reduce mortality and improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries and to support efforts to strengthen systems of maternal, newborn, and child health services and link the formal health system with communities. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Oct. 28, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |