H.Res. 24 · 110th Congress
Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.
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36 cosponsors · 26 D, 10 R
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- House Introduced Jan 4, 2007
- House Passed Jan 30, 2007 426–0
Establishes in the House of Representatives a House Democracy Assistance Commission to work with the parliaments of selected countries that have established or are developing democratic parliaments in order to: (1) enable House members, officers, staff, and congressional support agencies to provide advice and consultation to members and staff of the…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jan 30, 2007
Establishes in the House of Representatives a House Democracy Assistance Commission to work with the parliaments of selected countries that have established or are developing democratic parliaments in order to: (1) enable House members, officers, staff, and congressional support agencies to provide advice and consultation to members and staff of the legislatures of partner countries; (2) enable members and staff of legislatures of partner countries to study the operations of the House and its support agencies; and (3) provide recommendations to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) regarding the provision of needed material assistance to such parliaments to improve the efficiency and transparency of their work.
Requires the Commission to report annually to the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leader of the House, appropriate House committees, the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs of the House of Representatives, and USAID.
Authorizes the Commission to: (1) conduct studies on the feasibility of programs of assistance for select partner legislatures; and (2) continue programs of assistance with partner country legislatures initiated by the former House Democracy Assistance Commission.
States that the Commission shall carry out its duties using the staff and resources of the Committee on International Relations, including the use of consultants or temporary employees. Authorizes the participation of House or congressional support agency personnel.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.
Latest action (Jan 30, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 4, 2007
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- House Introduced Jan 4, 2007
- House Passed Jan 30, 2007 426–0
Final vote · House · Jan 30, 2007
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi