(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 10, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Year of Sanitation with appropriate recognition and programs to demonstrate the importance of sanitation and hygiene in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and to support developing countries in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goal target on basic sanitation.
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[H. Con. Res. 318 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 318
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of
Sanitation.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 14, 2008
Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Ms. Jackson-Lee of
Texas, Mr. Shays, Mr. Blumenauer, and Mr. Grijalva) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of
Sanitation.
Whereas, in 2000, the United States, along with other world leaders, at the 55th
United Nations General Assembly, committed to achieving the Millennium
Development Goals which provide a framework for countries and
international organizations to combat such global social ills as
poverty, hunger, and disease;
Whereas one target of the Millennium Development Goals is to halve by 2015 the
proportion of people without access to safe drinking water and basic
sanitation, the only target to be codified into U.S. law in the Paul
Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-121) ;
Whereas the lack of access to safe water and sanitation is one of the most
pressing environmental public health issues in the world;
Whereas over 1,000,000,000 people live without potable water and an estimated
2,600,000,000 people do not have access to basic sanitation facilities,
which includes 980,000,000 children;
Whereas every 20 seconds a child dies as a direct result of a lack of access to
basic sanitation facilities;
Whereas only 36 percent of sub-Saharan Africa and 37 percent of South Asia have
access to safe drinking water and sanitation, the lowest rates in the
world;
Whereas at any one time almost half of the developing world's people are
suffering from diseases associated with lack of water, sanitation, and
hygiene;
Whereas improved sanitation decreases the incidences of debilitating and deadly
maladies such as cholera, intestinal worms, diarrhea, pneumonia,
dysentery, and skin infections;
Whereas sanitation is the foundation of health, dignity, and development;
Whereas increased sanitation is fundamental for reaching all of the Millennium
Development Goals;
Whereas access to basic sanitation helps economic and social development in
countries where poor sanitation is a major cause of lost work and school
days because of illness;
Whereas sanitation in schools enables children, particularly girls reaching
puberty, to remain in the educational system;
Whereas according to the World Health Organization, every dollar spent on proper
sanitation by governments generates an average of $7.00 in economic
benefit;
Whereas improved disposal of human waste protects the quality of water sources
used for drinking, preparation of food, agriculture, and bathing;
Whereas, in 2006, the United Nations, at the 61st Session of the General
Assembly, declared 2008 as the International Year of Sanitation to
recognize the progress made in achieving the global sanitation target
detailed in the Millennium Development Goals, as well as to call upon
all Member States, United Nations agencies, regional and international
organizations, civil society organizations, and other relevant
stakeholders to renew their commitment to attaining that target;
Whereas the official launching of the International Year of Sanitation at the
United Nations was on November 21, 2007;
Whereas the thrust of the International Year of Sanitation has three parts,
including--
(1) raising awareness of the importance of sanitation and its impact on
reaching other Millennium Development Goals;
(2) encouraging governments and its partners to promote and implement
policies and actions for meeting the sanitation target; and
(3) mobilizing communities, particularly women's groups, towards
changing sanitation and hygiene practices through sanitation health
education campaigns: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of the International Year
of Sanitation;
(2) recognizes the importance of sanitation on public
health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and
the environment; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to observe
the International Year of Sanitation with appropriate
recognition, ceremonies, activities, and programs to
demonstrate the importance of sanitation, hygiene, and access
to safe drinking water in achieving the Millennium Development
Goals.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5145-5149)
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5173)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 395).(text: CR H5145-5146)
Roll Call #395 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H5145-5146)
Roll Call #395 (House)Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 775.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8016)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.