US HB1016 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 23-0)
Status: Engrossed on May 11 2011 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-04-26 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 387.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act - Directs the President to report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake humanitarian, reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti, including efforts to prevent the spread of cholera and treat persons infected with the disease. Requires such report to evaluate: (1) the overall progress of relief, recovery, and reconstruction in Haiti, including U.S. government programs, programs to protect vulnerable populations, and projects to improve water, sanitation, and health; (2) the extent to which U.S. and international efforts are in line with the government of Haiti's priorities and are working through Haitian ministries and local authorities; (3) coordination among U.S. government agencies and coordination between the U.S. government and U.N. agencies, international financial institutions, and other bilateral donors; (4) mechanisms for communicating the progress of recovery and reconstruction to Haitian citizens; (5) mechanisms through which Haitian civil society and the Haitian diaspora are participating in recovery and reconstruction; and (6) Haiti's suitability to receive aliens who are removed, excluded, or deported from the United States and steps Haiti is taking to strengthen its capacity in this regard.

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Title

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-04-26SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 387.
2012-04-26SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment. Without written report.
2012-04-26SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2011-05-11SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2011-05-10HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2011-05-10HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3127)
2011-05-10HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1016.
2011-05-10HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3126-3131)
2011-05-10HouseMs. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2011-04-14HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2011-04-14HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2011-03-31HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2011-03-29HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
2011-03-10HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

SB1576 (Related) 2011-09-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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