H.R. 192 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs under those Acts, and for other purposes.
H.R. 192 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 108-31
What it does
Amends the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 to make as one of its purposes that in implementation of this Act at least 50 percent of all microenterprise assistance be targeted to the very poor, that is, those persons living either in the bottom 50 percent below the poverty line or on less than the equivalent of one dollar per day.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 24 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2003
- Passed the SenateMay 23, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2003
- Became lawJun 17, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-31. (Jun 17, 2003)
More bills from Christopher H. Smith in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 854: Belarus Democracy Act of 2004
- H.R. 4175: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004
- H.R. 3936: Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 3818: Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004
Other International Affairs bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1584: Clean Diamond Trade Act
- H.R. 1298: United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003
- S. 243: A bill concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
- S. 1824: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 1828: Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 63: Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2264: Congo Basin Forest Partnership Act of 2004
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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