H.R. 2139 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009
H.R. 2139 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 28, 2009, sponsored by Howard L. Berman with 127 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 127
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009 - Directs the President to develop and implement: (1) a National Strategy for Global Development to further the U.S. foreign policy objective of reducing poverty and contributing to economic growth in developing countries, including responding to humanitarian crises; and (2) a system to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 104 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Apr 28, 2009)
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