H.Res. 157 (112th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction in the United States and abroad.

Introduced:
Mar 09, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on March 9, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 09, 2011
Referred to Committee Mar 09, 2011
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Mar 09, 2011.
5 pages

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3/9/2011--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the elimination of poverty and hunger should remain key U.S. foreign and domestic policy goals; and (2) a Global Marshall Plan, which the President should implement, holds the potential to transform development assistance in a manner that would significantly reduce poverty.

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