A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

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Bill Number

SRES 81

Introduced

Mar 23, 2009

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.

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Commemorative events and holidays Foreign aid and international relief International Affairs Water quality Water use and supply

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Summary

Supports the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

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

Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week of World Water Day with activities that promote awareness of the importance of: (1) access to clean water and sanitation; and (2) cooperation between stakeholders in transboundary water management.

Actions

Jul 28, 2009

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
Jul 28, 2009

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul 21, 2009

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 23, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3617)
Mar 23, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3617)
Mar 23, 2009

Introduced in Senate

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