H.R. 1973 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005
H.R. 1973 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2005, sponsored by Earl Blumenauer with 101 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 109-121
What it does
Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 - (Sec. 4) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) in order to make the most effective use of amounts of official development assistance for water and sanitation and avoid waste and duplication, the United States should seek to establish innovative international coordination mechanisms based on best practices in other development sectors; and (2) the United States should grea…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 62 Democrats, 38 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2005
- Passed the HouseNov 7, 2005
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2005
- Became lawDec 1, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-121. (Dec 1, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 7, 2005 · Passed319–34
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor ActHouse · Nov 7, 2005
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