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- S.RES.312
S.RES.312: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on empowering and strengthening the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 13, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) a highly knowledgeable individual should be nominated to serve as the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); (2) the Administrator should serve as the chief advocate for U.S. development capacity and strategy; (3) USAID must be empowered to be the primary U.S. development agency; (4) the Administrator should increase the total number of full-time Foreign...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Oct. 13, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |