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S.496: Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about foreign trade and international finance
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009 - 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)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |