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Education for All Act of 2016

Introduced: February 4, 2016 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 2016
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 712.
Dec 7, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 6, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 8, 2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 7, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5142-5146)
Sep 7, 2016
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 7, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5142-5144)
Sep 7, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5142-5144)
Sep 7, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 7, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4481.
Jul 14, 2016
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 4, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 4, 2016
Introduced in House
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Education for All Act of 2016

This bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to state that it is U.S. policy to work with partner countries and international and civil society organizations to achieve sustainable quality universal basic education by: (1) strengthening educational systems; (2) assisting developing countries to improve literacy, numeracy, and other basic skills; and (3) promoting education as the foundation for community development.

The President shall ensure that: (1) assistance is aligned with U.S. foreign policy and economic interests; and (2) priority is given to developing countries in which there is the greatest need and opportunity to expand universal access and improve learning outcomes and in which the assistance can produce a substantial impact on children, women, and vulnerable populations.

The President shall: (1) submit to Congress by October 1, 2017, a comprehensive U.S. strategy to be carried out during FY2018 through FY2022 to promote quality basic education in partner countries; and (2) submit annual implementation reports.

The bill establishes within the United States Agency for International Development a Senior Coordinator of United States International Basic Education Assistance, who shall have primary responsibility for the oversight and coordination of U.S. resources and activities relating to the promotion of international basic education programs and activities.

What's happening now December 7, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 712.

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 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Democratic 11 Republican 2
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Frankel, Lois
Florida · Sep 6, 2016
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Sep 6, 2016
Rooney, Thomas
· Sep 6, 2016
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 14, 2016
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jul 7, 2016
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jul 5, 2016
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jul 5, 2016
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 5, 2016
Donovan, Daniel
· Jun 14, 2016
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jun 8, 2016
Dent, Charles
· Apr 19, 2016
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Apr 12, 2016
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Mar 23, 2016
ROYCE, ED
· Mar 23, 2016
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Mar 15, 2016
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 15, 2016
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Feb 11, 2016
Reichert, David
· Feb 4, 2016
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