WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Developing countries

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. 110-436, To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $17.37

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7222 would extend the Andean Trade Preference Act....

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S. 3563, The Security Assistance Act of 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3564 would authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2009 and 2010....

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S. 3487, The Serve America Act

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3487 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service....

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S. 3464, The International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3464 would amend the Trade Act of 1974 to improve the international protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights....

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H.R. 5658, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $5307.83

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5658 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009....

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H.R. 6306, To authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contributions to, the fifteenth replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association and the eleventh replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $40.50

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6306 would authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contributions to, the fifteenth replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association and the eleventh replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund....

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S. 3297, The Advancing America's Priorities Act - Cost per Average Family: $74.86

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3297 would advance America's priorities....

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P.L. 110-289, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $523.06

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3221 would provide needed housing reform....

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H.R. 6560, To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6560 would establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53....

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S. 2166, The Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $16.36

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2166 would provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries....

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H.R. 6316, The Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Emissions Reduction System Act of 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6316 would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and it would direct the revenue therefrom to public interests....

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H.R. 6315, To authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contribution to, an international clean technology fund, and for other purposes

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6315 would authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contribution to, an international clean technology fund....

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H.R. 6186, The Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6186 would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases....

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S. 3024, The Eurasia Foundation Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.28

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3024 would authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation....

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P.L. 110-246, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6124 would provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012....

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P.L. 110-234, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6102.04

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2419 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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H.R. 5924, The Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5924 would provide relief for the shortage of nurses in the United States....

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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. 2731, 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: $321.94

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2731 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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H.R. 2634, The Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2634 would provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income 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. 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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P.L. 110-191, The Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008 - Savings per Average Family: $0.27

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5264 would extend certain trade preference programs....

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