Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act of 2010
111-hr5121 — Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act of 2010. Sponsored by Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]. Introduced 2010-04-22. House bill. 111th Congress. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act of 2010
Timeline
- Sponsor
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11] (D), NY
- Introduced
- 2010-04-22
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Subjects
- Abortion; Child health; Family planning and birth control; Foreign aid and international relief; Sex and reproductive health; Women's health; World health
- Latest Action
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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1Introduced
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2Committee Review
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3Floor Vote
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4Second Chamber
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5Resolve Differences
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6Sent to President
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7Signed or Vetoed
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