Public Law 113-289 · H.R. 2901 · Became law

Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014

Official title: “To strengthen implementation of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 by improving the capacity of the United States Government to implement, leverage, and monitor and evaluate programs to provide first-time or improved access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene to the world's poorest on an equitable and sustainable basis, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: voice vote
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