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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 31, 2014International Affairs
H.Res. 699

Welcoming African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit and African trade ministers to the 13th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Aug 1, 2014)

States that the House of Representatives is: (1) studying ways to improve the utilization of the range of U.S. trade policy tools with respect to Africa and exploring how Africa can become more attractive to trade and investment, and (2) looking forward to working with African leaders to improve our economic and bilateral relationships.

What just happenedAug 1, 2014

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5](D-NY)Sponsor
56 cosponsors46 D10 R
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  • Engrossed in HouseAug 1, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2014
  1. Aug 1, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Aug 1, 2014FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  3. Aug 1, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  4. Aug 1, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7237-7239; text of measure as introduced: CR H7238)

  5. Aug 1, 2014FloorH30200

    Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  6. Aug 1, 2014DischargeH12300

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

  7. Aug 1, 2014Committee5500

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

  8. Aug 1, 2014DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  9. Aug 1, 2014Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  10. Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  11. Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  12. Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jul 31, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedAug 1, 201436

States that the House of Representatives is: (1) studying ways to improve the utilization of the range of U.S. trade policy tools with respect to Africa and exploring how Africa can become more attractive to trade and investment, and (2) looking forward to working with African leaders to improve our economic and bilateral relationships.

Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2014

Welcomes: (1) African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit in Washington, DC, and (2) African trade ministers to the 13th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum.

Recognizes the progress and hope that modern Africa represents in global affairs and economic advancement.

Acknowledges the opportunities to boost cultural, trade, and economic relations and partnerships between the United States and Africa.

Recognizes the importance of renewing the AGOA program.

Encourages implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement as one important way to address supply-side barriers and encourage greater trade and investment in Africa.