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- H.R.615
H.R.615: Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 16, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (40 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 21, 2019
- Engrossed in House - May 20, 2019
- Introduced in House - Jan. 16, 2019
Bill Summary
Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State, when providing overseas assistance for refugees, to ensure the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, with a special emphasis on women, girls, and vulnerable populations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 21, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3970) |
| May 20, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3970)
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| May 20, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 20, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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| May 20, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 615.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Jan. 16, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 16, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |