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Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Dodd. With written report No. 110-496. Bill Text
An original bill to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2009 and 2010, and for other purposes.
Also tagged in: Agricultural assistance, Agricultural education, Agricultural innovations, Agricultural production, Agricultural research, Agriculture, AIDS (Disease), Budgets, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Curricula, Economic assistance, Education, Educational exchanges, Executive departments, Executive Office of the President, Executive reorganization, Farms, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Food, Food relief, Food supply, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Health policy, Higher education, Human immunodeficiency viruses, Hunger, International affairs, International agricultural cooperation, Medical care, Medicine, Nutrition, Poverty, Presidential aides, Presidents, Science policy
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9206-9207) Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improve emergency response to food crises, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and for other purposes. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Global Food Security Act of 2008 - States that is U.S. policy to promote global food security, improve agricultural productivity, and support the development of institutions of higher learning. Directs the President to designate an individual to serve as the Special Coordinator for Food Security to advise the President on international food security issues and oversee implementation of a comprehensive food security strategy. Amends the the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for programs of agriculture, rural development, and nutrition. Permits certain of such funds to be made available for: (1) the collaborative research support [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Budgets, Children, Civil liberties, Economic assistance, Families, Federal aid to health facilities, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Health policy, Human rights, International affairs, Maternal and infant welfare, Medical care, Medicine, Mortality, Women
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextA resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad. 10/2/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Commits to reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad through effective financial investment and participation in global initiatives. Recognizes that the right to access quality and affordable health care is essential to improving maternal health.
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Latest Action: 07/18/2008 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy under authority of the order of the Senate of 01/04/2007. With written report No. 110-425. Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 7/18/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Makes FY2009 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (9) emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service;[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/08/2008 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. With written report No. 110-410. Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 7/8/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2009 - Makes appropriations for FY2009 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextTo combat international violence against women and girls. 4/30/2008--Introduced. International Violence Against Women Act of 2008 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish in the Department of State the Office of Women's Global Initiatives (which shall replace the Office of International Women's Issues) to coordinate U.S. government efforts respecting international women's issues. Establishes within the Department an Advisory Commission on International Violence Against Women. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to prevent violence against women and girls. Directs the Coordinator of the Women's Global Initiatives to ensure that foreign assistance programs incorporate measures to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. Provides that U.S. training of foreign military and police forces incorporates training on prevention of violence against women and girls. Directs the Department and the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Awareness Month. 5/13/2008--Introduced. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Awareness Month; and (2) raising awareness of the consequences of untreated viral hepatitis and the urgency to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue.
Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Budgets, Carter Administration, Civil liberties, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Ex-presidents, Foreign policy, Georgia, Health policy, Human rights, International affairs, Medical care, Nonprofit organizations, Peace, Presidents, Rescission of appropriated funds, Social services, Terrorism, Victims of terrorism
Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Bill TextTo prohibit assistance for the Carter Center located in Atlanta, Georgia. 4/16/2008--Introduced. Coordinated American Response To Extreme Radicals Act - Prohibits funds from being made available for assistance to the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Rescinds all amounts appropriated by the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 for assistance to the Carter Center, and makes rescinded amounts available for assistance to U.S. victims of terrorism.
Also tagged in: Autism, Child health, Children, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Health policy, Higher education, International affairs, Medical care, Medical education, Medicine, Nongovernmental organizations, Teacher education
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextA bill to establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, and for other purposes. 4/2/2008--Introduced. Global Autism Assistance Act of 2008 - Directs the Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish and administer a health and education grant program (Global Autism Assistance Program) to: (1) support activities by nongovernmental organizations and other service providers, including advocacy groups, focused on autism in developing countries; and (2) establish a "teach the teachers" program to train health and education professionals working with autistic children in developing countries.
Also tagged in: Developing countries, Economic assistance, Economic development, Economic policy, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Environmental protection, Food, Food relief, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Health policy, Hunger, International affairs, International environmental cooperation, Medical care, Poverty, Welfare
Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to peace and prosperity. 4/3/2008--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the United States House of Representatives that: (1) the elimination of poverty and hunger, assurance of basic health and education for all, and resolution of environmental crises remain key foreign policy goals for the United States; and (2) a Global Marshall Plan holds potentially transformative power to foreign development assistance that would demonstrate U.S. commitment to peace and prosperity to people who may have doubted the dedication of the United States to those ideals.
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