HR 1409 — Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 18, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance, including through nongovernmental or international organizations, for basic care for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, including assistance for: (1) community-based care; (2) school food programs; (3) education and employment training; (4) psychosocial support; (5) protection of inheritance rights; and (6) HIV/AIDS care. Directs the President to establish a monitoring and evaluation system to measure such assistance's effectiveness. Directs the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Advisor for Assistance to Vulnerable Populations. Authorizes FY2006-FY2007 appropriations to carry out such programs. Directs the President to develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a coordinating strategy for such assistance. Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate committees on the implementation of this Act.

Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance, including through nongovernmental or international organizations, for basic care for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, including assistance for: (1) community-based care; (2) school food programs; (3) education and employment training; (4) psychosocial support; (5) protection of inheritance rights; and (6) HIV/AIDS care. Directs the President to establish a monitoring and evaluation system to measure such assistance's effectiveness. Directs the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Advisor for Assistance to Vulnerable Populations. Authorizes FY2006-FY2007 appropriations to carry out such programs. Directs the President to develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a coordinating strategy for such assistance. Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate committees on the implementation of this Act.

Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance, including through nongovernmental or international organizations, for basic care for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries, including assistance for: (1) community-based care; (2) school food programs; (3) education and employment training; (4) psychosocial support; (5) protection of inheritance rights; and (6) HIV/AIDS care. Directs the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Advisor for Assistance to Vulnerable Populations. Directs the President to: (1) establish a system to evaluate such assistance's effectiveness; and (2) develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a coordinating strategy for such assistance.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H8857-8859)

Actions

2005-11-08T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 109-95.

2005-11-08T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 109-95.

2005-11-08T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2005-11-08T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2005-10-27T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2005-10-27T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2005-10-25T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2005-10-24T00:00:00

Cleared for White House.

2005-10-24T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11774)

2005-10-24T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11774)

2005-10-19T00:00:00

Received in the Senate, read twice.

2005-10-18T00:00:00

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

2005-10-18T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H8857-8859)

2005-10-18T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 525).(text: CR H8857-8859)

2005-10-18T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8889)

2005-10-18T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2005-10-18T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1409.

2005-10-18T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8857-8864)

2005-10-18T00:00:00

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

2005-09-15T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

2005-09-15T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2005-03-17T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

2005-03-17T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2005-03-17T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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International Affairs

Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005

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