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Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 8, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 26, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

What just happenedAug 8, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-162.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed in SenateJul 10, 2014
  • Reported to SenateJun 26, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateJun 6, 2013
  • Public LawAug 9, 2014
  1. Aug 8, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-162.

  2. Aug 8, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-162.

  3. Aug 8, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 8, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 29, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 29, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 25, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 25, 2014FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H6837-6838)

  9. Jul 25, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H6837-6838)

  10. Jul 25, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6838-6839)

  11. Jul 25, 2014FloorH30200

    Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  12. Jul 14, 2014FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Jul 14, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  14. Jul 14, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Jul 10, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4434-4435; text as passed Senate: CR S4434-4435)

  16. Jul 10, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4434-4435; text as passed Senate: CR S4434-4435)

  17. Jun 26, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.

  18. Jun 26, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-201.

  19. Jun 26, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-201.

  20. Jun 24, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  21. Jun 6, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  22. Jun 6, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawAug 8, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 26, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Passed House without amendmentJul 25, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 26, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Passed Senate amendedJul 10, 201435

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 26, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 26, 20141

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.

Introduced in SenateJun 6, 2013

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti, including efforts to prevent the spread of cholera and treat persons infected with the disease.

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2014 — Informed