S.Res. 312 · 111th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on empowering and strengthening the United States Agency for…
Full title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on empowering and strengthening the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Lautenberg3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Oct 13, 2009
- Senate Passed Nov 9, 2009
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) a highly knowledgeable individual should be nominated to serve as the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); (2) the Administrator should serve as the chief advocate for U.S. development capacity and strategy; (3) USAID must be empowered to be the primary U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate amended · Nov 9, 2009
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) a highly knowledgeable individual should be nominated to serve as the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); (2) the Administrator should serve as the chief advocate for U.S. development capacity and strategy; (3) USAID must be empowered to be the primary U.S. development agency; (4) the Administrator should increase the total number of full-time Foreign Service Officers employed by USAID; and (5) the Administrator should submit a strategy to Congress that includes training and staffing plans, resource and statutory requirements, and a plan to prevent assistance funds from going to persons or organizations that advocate or engage in international terrorism.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on empowering and strengthening the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Latest action (Nov 9, 2009): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Oct 13, 2009
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- Senate Introduced Oct 13, 2009
- Senate Passed Nov 9, 2009
No recorded floor vote found.