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H.R.2153: Keeping Girls in School Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
116 (87 Democrats, 29 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Jan. 30, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Jan. 28, 2020
- Introduced in House - April 9, 2019
Bill Summary
Keeping Girls in School Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to enter into acquisition, assistance, or financing agreements to address societal, cultural, health, and other barriers that adolescent girls face in accessing quality secondary education. The USAID shall seek to ensure that such activities meet various requirements related to monitoring and evaluating outcomes, collecting data, and adhering...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 30, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Jan. 28, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H601-602) |
Jan. 28, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H601-605)
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Jan. 28, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Jan. 28, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Jan. 28, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2153.
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Jan. 28, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Jan. 28, 2020 |
Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Oct. 30, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Oct. 30, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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April 9, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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April 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) |