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H.R. 910 (100th)

Self-Sufficiency for the Poor Act of 1987

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Introduced

2 February 1987

Last action

3 March 1987 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]

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Summary

Self-Sufficiency for the Poor Act of 1987 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the President to use the foreign currencies paid by the government of a developing country (pursuant to the low interest loan program established by this Act) to make grants to intermediaries that provide credit and other assistance directly to the poorest people in that country for locally chosen self-help investment activities and small-scale private enterprise activities. Sets forth the types of assistance that may be provided by such intermediaries, including limited amounts of credit for individuals, training, and grants for small-scale projects. Describes the types of locally chosen self-help investment activities and small scale enterprises to be supported by such grants. Provides that organizations that have demonstrated effectiveness in providing assistance to the poorest people are eligible for such grants. Requires the local currencies to be disbursed as grants to the intermediaries as quickly as possible. Provides for the administration of the grants. Authorizes the President, in order to provide such grants, to use economic assistance funds to provide economic assistance to developing countries on a loan basis. Requires that a specified minimum amount of the economic assistance funds shall be used for such loans each year. Sets forth the terms of the loans. Provides for notification of the Congress of the reprogramming of economic assistance funds for such loans.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 March 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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