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To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). 7/31/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish the Shirley Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Program under which scholars and secondary, undergraduate, and graduate students from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries (excluding countries with observer status or that support international terrorism) would attend U.S. schools or universities, participate in activities designed to promote a greater understanding of U.S. values and culture, and have the option to live with a U.S. host family. Sets forth program elements. Directs the Secretary to monitor the program's effectiveness. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary [...] show full description
- 06/24/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
- 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 08/01/2007 - Received in the Senate.
- 07/31/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (considersation: CR H9228-9229)
- 07/31/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 55 (Roll no. 771). (text: CR H8861-8863)
show all actions- 06/24/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
- 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 08/01/2007 - Received in the Senate.
- 07/31/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (considersation: CR H9228-9229)
- 07/31/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 55 (Roll no. 771). (text: CR H8861-8863)
- 07/31/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 07/31/2007 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 07/31/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9228-9229)
- 07/30/2007 - Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 07/30/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8861-8866)
- 07/30/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 07/30/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 176.
- 07/23/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-254.
- 07/23/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
- 06/26/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 06/26/2007 - Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
- 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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