S. 1580 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act
S. 1580 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 19, 2017, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-442
What it does
Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize programs that protect displaced children, particularly displaced girls. The State Department and USAID may coordinate their efforts with multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, the private sector, and civil society organizations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 14, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-442. (Jan 14, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed362–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
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- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
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