WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3062, The South Pacific Economic and Educational Development Act of 2007

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H.R. 3062 would authorize appropriations to provide for South Pacific exchanges, provide technical and other assistance to countries in the Pacific region through the United States Agency for International Development, and authorize appropriations to provide Fulbright Scholarships for Pacific Island students.

Detailed Summary

Pacific Island Economic and Educational Development Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations of $1 million for each of FY2008 and FY2009 for exchanges with Pacific Island countries carried out under the educational and cultural exchange programs of the Department of State.

Authorizes the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), upon request, to provide technical and other assistance to Pacific Island countries, defined for the purposes of this Act as: (1) the Cook Islands; (2) the Federated States of Micronesia; (3) the Independent State of Samoa; (4) the Kingdom of Tonga; (5) Niue; (6) Papua New Guinea; (7) the Republic of Fiji; (8) the Republic of Kiribati; (9) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; (10) the Republic of Nauru; (11) the Republic of Palau; (12) the Republic of Vanuatu; (13) the Solomon Islands; and (14) Tuvalu.

Directs the Secretary of State to review and report to Congress on the marginalization of students from Pacific Island countries in the awarding of Fulbright Scholarships.

Requires the Secretary to establish a program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange program providing scholarships to students from Pacific Island countries for study in the United States pursuant to the terms of such Exchange program. Authorizes appropriations of $500,000 for each of FY2008 and FY2009 to provide such scholarships to such students.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Detailed Summary

South Pacific Economic and Educational Development Act of 2007 - Directs the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), upon request, to provide technical and other assistance to: (1) the Cook Islands; (2) the Federated States of Micronesia; (3) the Independent State of Samoa; (4) the Kingdom of Tonga; (5) Niue; (6) Papua New Guinea; (7) the Republic of Fiji; (8) the Republic of Kiribati; (9) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; (10) the Republic of Nauru; (11) the Republic of Palau; (12) the Republic of Vanuatu; (13) the Solomon Islands; and (14) Tuvalu.

Directs the Secretary of State to review and report to Congress on the marginalization of Pacific Island students in the awarding of Fulbright Scholarships.

Requires the Secretary to establish an annual one-year program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange program providing scholarships to Pacific Islands students who are citizens of any of the listed countries for study in the United States pursuant to the terms of such Exchange program.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary of State to review and report to Congress on the marginalization of Pacific Island students in the awarding of Fulbright Scholarships.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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Status as of September 6, 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

9/6/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Status as of September 6, 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

9/6/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Status as of September 5, 2007

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

9/5/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary of State to review and report to Congress on the marginalization of Pacific Island students in the awarding of Fulbright Scholarships.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Comment by Richard Salvador (August 2, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Very interesting Congressman F.EH. When will the programs start and what are the application process? Please send me any useful information about these programs? Sincerely, Richard Salvador Chair of Education Committee Micronesian Community Network c/o McKinley Community School 634 Pensacola Street 216 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814...

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Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Status as of July 31, 2007

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/31/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/17/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Status as of July 17, 2007

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/17/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.