H.R. 2901 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014
H.R. 2901 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Aug 1, 2013, sponsored by Earl Blumenauer with 107 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 1, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 107
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 113-289
What it does
Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) water and sanitation are critically important resources that impact many aspects of human life, and (2) the United States should be a global leader in helping provide sustainable access to clean water and sanitation for the world's most vulnerable populations. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 71 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 1, 2013
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2014
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2014
- Became lawDec 19, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-289. (Dec 19, 2014)
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