HRES 782
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Conferences
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Developed countries
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Health
International environmental cooperation
Potable water
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Refuse and refuse disposal
South Africa
Sustainable development
Water Resources Development
Water pollution control
Water quality
Affirming the commitments made by the United States at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, to improve worldwide access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation services.
Introduced: September 21, 2004
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7581)
Sep 21, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 21, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1665)
Sep 21, 2004
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Affirms the commitments made by the United States at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, to halve the number of people lacking safe drinking water and basic sanitation services and calls on developed nations to join the United States in such commitments.
Expresses support for an increased effort to meet such commitments and calls on the President to report to Congress on U.S. progress.
Declares that the House of Representatives shares the goals of the Water for the Poor Initiative.
Expresses support for targeting U.S. water aid toward countries of greatest need and communities in which such aid can make the greatest impact.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7581)
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