Biden sponsored 2008 bill to annually support Eurasian Foundation Act
S.3024 - Eurasia Foundation Act
110th Congress (2007-2008)
| Sponsor: | Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] (Introduced 05/15/2008) |
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| Committees: | Senate - Foreign Relations |
| Committee Reports: | S. Rept. 110-342 |
| Latest Action: | Senate - 06/02/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 754. (All Actions) |
Summary: S.3024 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
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Reported to Senate without amendment (06/02/2008)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Eurasia Foundation Act - Directs the Secretary of State to make an annual grant to the Eurasia Foundation to: (1) promote civil society, private enterprise, and public administration and policy in the countries of Eurasia; (2) strengthen indigenous institutions that foster national development, social change, economic growth, and cooperative international relationships consistent with U.S. interests in Eurasia; and (3) conduct programs in the countries of Eurasia that would be difficult or impossible for an official U.S. entity.
Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) grant eligibility; (2) audits; (3) recordkeeping; and (4) reports.
Directs the Foundation and any successor or related entity to the U.S. Russia Investment Fund to enter into a memorandum of understanding to: (1) coordinate activities carried out by the Foundation and the successor or related entity; and (2) ensure that the activities of one entity do not duplicate the activities of the other entity.
Authorizes FY2009-FY2010 appropriations.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/3024
S. Rept. 110-342 - EURASIA FOUNDATION ACT
110th Congress (2007-2008)
Summary: https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/110th-congress/senate-report/342/1?overview=closed