WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Nongovernmental organizations

S. 1007, The United States-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.56

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1007 would direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen diplomatic relations and energy security by accelerating the development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and increase income, while improving energy security and protecting the environment....

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P.L. 110-293, The Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $1.40

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5501 would authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria....

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S. 3541, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3541 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries and by facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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H.R. 1771, The Crane Conservation Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.17

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1771 would assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes....

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S. 3509, The Support for Vulnerable and Displaced Iraqis Act of 2008

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3509 would address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Iraq and potential security breakdown resulting from the mass displacement of Iraqis inside Iraq and as refugees into neighboring countries....

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S. 3288, The Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $377.00

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3288 would make appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6496, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6496 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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S. 2120, The Social Investment and Economic Development for the Americas Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $7.06

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2120 would authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas to provide assistance to reduce poverty, expand the middle class, and foster increased economic opportunity in the countries of the Western Hemisphere....

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H.R. 5927, The International Violence Against Women Act of 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5927 would combat international violence against women and girls....

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S. 2917, The Syria Accountability and Liberation Act

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2917 would strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, it would enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, and it would establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria....

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H.R. 5836, The Students in Business Development in Africa Assistance Act of 2007

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5836 would amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance to establish partnerships between businesses and postsecondary educational institutions in developing countries in Africa to increase economic freedom and competitiveness, promote civil society, and improve the quality of life in such countries....

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S. 2798, The Global Autism Assistance Act of 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2798 would establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders....

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S. 2433, The Global Poverty Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.04

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2433 would require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day....

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H.R. 1084, The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6.09

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1084 would amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies....

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H.R. 1469, The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $4.00

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1469 would establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961....

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H.R. 5488, The Recovery and Stability of Iraq Act of 2008

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5488 would provide for the recovery and stability of Iraq....

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H. Con. Res. 298, Expressing the Sense of Congress on the Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 298 would express the Sense of Congress on the Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq....

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H.R. 5446, The Global Autism Assistance Act of 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5446 would establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders....

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H. Con. Res. 288, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 288 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....

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H. Con. Res. 274, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 274 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....

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H.R. 4660, The Detainee Interrogation Recording Act of 2007

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4660 would require the videotaping of strategic interrogations and certain other interactions between detainees and members of the Armed Forces, intelligence operatives, and contractors....

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H.R. 4455, The Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4455 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide international wildlife management and conservation programs through the Wildlife Without Borders Program in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service....

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H.R. 4223, To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4223 would establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam....

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S. 2302, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $5235.09

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2302 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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S. 2279, The International Violence Against Women Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2279 would combat international violence against women and girls....

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