HRES 196 110th Congress House International Affairs Commemorations Economic assistance Economics and Public Finance Environmental Protection Health International environmental cooperation Potable water Poverty Quality of life Social Welfare Special days Sustainable development Water Resources Development Water conservation Water pollution control Water quality Water supply World health

Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

Introduced: February 27, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Apr 17, 2007

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

Apr 17, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 22 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H3424)

Apr 17, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3436-3437)

Apr 17, 2007

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.

Apr 17, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 196.

Apr 17, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3424-3426)

Apr 17, 2007

Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Mar 27, 2007

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

Mar 27, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 27, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 27, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E411)

Feb 27, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 17, 2007	House · vote #215	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	393–22	See who voted →

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Supports World Water Day.

Recognizes the importance of increasing access to safe drinking water and sanitation as well as the conservation and sustainable management of water resources.

Urges an increased effort and the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal agencies towards providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor and very poor.

What's happening now April 17, 2007

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

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 4

Smith, Adam

Washington · Mar 13, 2007

Markey, Edward J.

Massachusetts · Mar 12, 2007

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Mar 12, 2007

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Mar 1, 2007

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