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- S.RES.541
S.RES.541: A resolution recognizing the severe threat that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses to populations, governments, and economies across Africa and, if not properly contained, to regions across the globe, and expressing support for those affected by this
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 18, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (17 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) the threat that Ebola poses to populations, governments, and economies in Africa; and (2) that the limited capacity of the initial outbreak countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia to combat the epidemic has been exhausted and the potential threat to regions beyond Africa if the Ebola outbreak is not contained. ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Passed the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878-5879; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5878-5879; text as passed Senate: CR S5879-5880) |
| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| Sept. 10, 2014 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduceed: CR S5512)
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| Sept. 10, 2014 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |