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H.R. 3605 (109th)

Global Poverty Act of 2005

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Introduced

28 July 2005

Last action

28 July 2005 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Earl Blumenauer, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], JOSE SERRANO, James McGovern, Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Maxine Waters, Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1]

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15 August 2025

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Summary

Global Poverty Act of 2005 - States that a major priority of U.S. foreign policy is to vastly reduce global poverty and to eliminate extreme poverty in developing countries. Directs the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further such policy.

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Timeline

  1. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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  2. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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