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Policy and Advocacy
July 2012
Monday July 2, 2012
Posted by: Margie Lauter at 3:55PM EST on July 2, 2012
Thanks in large part to the tremendous work of our advocates, the U.S. Senate passed the International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act last month, co-sponsored by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME). This is a crucial step in upholding the rights of adolescent girls around the world and a critical step in preventing the harmful practice of child marriage. Thank you for lending your voice to the tens of thousands of girls who are forced into marriage each year.
Posted by: Margie Lauter at 3:51PM EST on July 2, 2012
On June 19th, the Water for the World Act (S.641), which would increase access to safe drinking water and sanitation for millions of the world’s poorest citizens, passed through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by voice vote! On the House side, the Water for the World Act of 2012 (H.R. 3658) recently picked up an additional 17 cosponsors to make a total of 60 cosponsors, including Learning Tours alumni: Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ), Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL), Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN). Contact your field representative today to learn more about how you can take action to help provide access to safe drinking water for people across the globe.
Posted by: Margie Lauter at 3:39PM EST on July 2, 2012
On June 21st, the Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act (S.3240), also known as the Farm Bill, which contains important reforms to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the U.S. international food aid system. This legislation – renewed every five years – includes provisions that will increase the effectiveness of how the United States tackles food insecurity across the globe. Click here to learn more about how you can join CARE to call on your representative to support these life-saving food aid programs!
Posted by: Margie Lauter at 3:33PM EST on July 2, 2012
With less than a month left in session before the House and Senate adjourn in early October, opportunities for any movement on the FY13 Appropriations Bills are increasingly unlikely. While Congress is expected to act on a few Appropriations Bills before the August recess, cuts to the State and Foreign Operations bill – which provides critical funding for international development programs – is not expected to be considered for debate. Thank you to our CAN advocates for their tireless efforts to support the funding for these lifesaving programs! Stay tuned for future updates as we monitor progress of the FY13 budget process. |
