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Bill113th CongressFiled Nov 15, 2013International Affairs
H.R. 3509

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 12, 2013)

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2013 - 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 within 120 days, and every 180 days thereafter through September 30, 2016, on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti.

Requires inclusion in such report: (1) a summary of the Haiti rebuilding and development strategy; (2) a breakdown of the work (and costs) that U.S. government agencies, other than the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State, are conducting in the recovery effort; (3) a description of measures taken to strengthen Haitian governmental and non-governmental organizational capacity to undertake U.S.-supported recovery programs; (4) a description of U.S. efforts to engage with Haitian government ministries, local authorities, civil society, and the Haitian diaspora; (5) a description of efforts to increase the involvement of the Haitian private sector in recovery and development activities; (6) an assessment of efforts to address the needs of vulnerable populations; and (7) a description of the steps Haiti is taking to strengthen its capacity to receive individuals who are removed, excluded, or deported from the United States.

What just happenedDec 13, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13](D-CA)Sponsor
34 cosponsors27 D7 R
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  • Referred in SenateDec 13, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseDec 12, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseNov 15, 2013
  1. Dec 13, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Dec 12, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8049-8051)

  3. Dec 12, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8049-8051)

  4. Dec 12, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3509.

  5. Dec 12, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8049-8053)

  6. Dec 12, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Nov 20, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Nov 20, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Nov 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  10. Nov 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Nov 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 12, 201336

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2013 - 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 within 120 days, and every 180 days thereafter through September 30, 2016, on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti.

Requires inclusion in such report: (1) a summary of the Haiti rebuilding and development strategy; (2) a breakdown of the work (and costs) that U.S. government agencies, other than the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State, are conducting in the recovery effort; (3) a description of measures taken to strengthen Haitian governmental and non-governmental organizational capacity to undertake U.S.-supported recovery programs; (4) a description of U.S. efforts to engage with Haitian government ministries, local authorities, civil society, and the Haitian diaspora; (5) a description of efforts to increase the involvement of the Haitian private sector in recovery and development activities; (6) an assessment of efforts to address the needs of vulnerable populations; and (7) a description of the steps Haiti is taking to strengthen its capacity to receive individuals who are removed, excluded, or deported from the United States.

Introduced in HouseNov 15, 2013

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress every 180 days through September 30, 2016, on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti.

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2013 — Informed