US SB1104 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Passed on August 8 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-08-08 - Became Public Law No: 113-162.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014 - Expresses the sense of Congress that transparency, accountability, democracy, and good governance are integral factors in any congressional decision regarding U.S. assistance, including assistance to Haiti. Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress annually through December 31, 2017, on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti. Directs the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, to coordinate and transmit to Congress a three-year Haiti strategy that: (1) identifies constraints to economic growth and to consolidation of democratic government institutions; (2) includes an action plan that outlines policy tools, technical assistance, and resources for addressing the highest-priority constraints; and (3) identifies specific steps and benchmarks to provide direct bilateral assistance to the government of Haiti.

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Title

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-08-08HouseBecame Public Law No: 113-162.
2014-08-08HouseSigned by President.
2014-07-29HousePresented to President.
2014-07-25HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2014-07-25HouseOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H6837-6838)
2014-07-25HouseConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6838-6839)
2014-07-25HouseMr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
2014-07-14HouseHeld at the desk.
2014-07-14HouseReceived in the House.
2014-07-14SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2014-07-10SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4434-4435; text as passed Senate: CR S4434-4435)
2014-06-26SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
2014-06-26SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-201.
2014-06-24SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2013-06-06SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Same As/Similar To

HB1749 (Related) 2013-06-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

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