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S. 1580Became Law

Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 14, 2019)

Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize programs that protect displaced children, particularly displaced girls. The State Department and USAID may coordinate their efforts with multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, the private sector, and civil society organizations.

Such programs include those that (1) provide safe primary and secondary education for displaced children; (2) build capacity in countries hosting displaced people to prevent educational discrimination against such children, especially girls; and (3) increase such children's access to educational, economic, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

What just happenedJan 14, 2019

Became Public Law No: 115-442.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
18 cosponsors16 D2 R
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  1. Jan 14, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 115-442.

  2. Jan 14, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-442.

  3. Jan 14, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 14, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 2, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 2, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2018FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 21, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 5 (Roll no. 490). (text: CR H10547-10548)

  9. Dec 21, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 5 (Roll no. 490).(text: CR H10547-10548)

  10. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10575-10576)

  11. Dec 21, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Dec 21, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1580.

  13. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10547-10550)

  14. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Dec 13, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Dec 13, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Dec 13, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7524; text: CR S7524)

  19. Dec 12, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7524; text: CR S7524)

  20. Jul 26, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 530.

  21. Jul 26, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  22. Jul 26, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  23. Jul 26, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  24. Jul 19, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  25. Jul 19, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 14, 201949

Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize programs that protect displaced children, particularly displaced girls. The State Department and USAID may coordinate their efforts with multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, the private sector, and civil society organizations.

Such programs include those that (1) provide safe primary and secondary education for displaced children; (2) build capacity in countries hosting displaced people to prevent educational discrimination against such children, especially girls; and (3) increase such children's access to educational, economic, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Introduced in SenateJul 19, 2017

Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act

This bill urges the consideration of the educational needs of vulnerable women and girls in designing, implementing, and evaluating U.S. foreign assistance policies and programs.

The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may advance programs that:

  • provide safe, primary and secondary education for displaced children;
  • build the capacity of institutions in countries hosting displaced people to prevent displaced children from facing educational discrimination; and
  • help increase the access of displaced children, especially girls, to educational, economic, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

The State Department and USAID may:

  • coordinate with multilateral organizations to work with foreign governments to collect relevant data, disaggregated by age and gender, on the ability of displaced people to access education and participate in economic activity; and
  • work with domestic and foreign private sector and civil society organizations to promote safe, primary and secondary education for displaced children.
Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act — Informed