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H.R.2408: Protecting Girls' Access to Education Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 4, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (37 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Oct. 4, 2017
- Engrossed in House - Oct. 3, 2017
- Introduced in House - May 11, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act or the Protecting Girls' Access to Education Act (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is critical to ensure that children, particularly girls, displaced by conflicts overseas are able to access educational services because...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Oct. 3, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 3, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7698) |
| Oct. 3, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2408.
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| Oct. 3, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7698-7700)
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| Oct. 3, 2017 |
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |