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H.R. 1409 (109th)

Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005

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Introduced

17 March 2005

Last action

8 November 2005 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 109-95.

Sponsors

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance, including through nongovernmental or international organizations, for basic care for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, including assistance for: (1) community-based care; (2) school food programs; (3) education and employment training; (4) psychosocial support; (5) protection of inheritance rights; and (6) HIV/AIDS care. Directs the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Advisor for Assistance to Vulnerable Populations. Directs the President to: (1) establish a system to evaluate such assistance's effectiveness; and (2) develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a coordinating strategy for such assistance.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 September 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 September 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 October 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H8857-8859)

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 October 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8857-8864)

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 October 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 525).(text: CR H8857-8859)

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 October 2005

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 October 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 October 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1409.

    Source: Floor

  12. 18 October 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 October 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 24 October 2005

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  15. 24 October 2005

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11774)

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 October 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11774)

    Source: Floor

  17. 25 October 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 October 2005

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 27 October 2005

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 8 November 2005

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 109-95.

    Source: President

  21. 8 November 2005

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 8 November 2005

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Passed House amended

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