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H.Res. 550 · 111th Congress

Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to…

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Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa.

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DPD PayneSponsor
30 cosponsors · 25 D, 5 R
  1. House Introduced Jun 16, 2009
  2. House Passed Jul 30, 2009

Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in Africa who are extending health care and hope to families across the continent.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jul 30, 2009

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the Day of the African Child.

Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in Africa who are extending health care and hope to families across the continent.

Reaffirms the importance of U.S. partnership with African leaders and communities in reducing child, newborn, and maternal deaths.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa.

Latest action (Jul 30, 2009): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 16, 2009

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Jun 16, 2009
  2. House Passed Jul 30, 2009

No recorded floor vote found.