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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2014International Affairs
S.Res. 522

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., from August 4 through 6, 2014.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jul 31, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people.

Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa.

Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism.

Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy.

Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health.

Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa.

Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking.

Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.

What just happenedJul 31, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  • Agreed to SenateJul 31, 2014
  • Reported to SenateJul 29, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateJul 24, 2014
  1. Jul 31, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)

  2. Jul 31, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)

  3. Jul 29, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.

  4. Jul 29, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  5. Jul 29, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. Jul 29, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4910)

  8. Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 31, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people.

Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa.

Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism.

Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy.

Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health.

Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa.

Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking.

Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJul 29, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people.

Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa.

Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism.

Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy.

Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health.

Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa.

Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking.

Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.

Introduced in SenateJul 24, 2014

Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people.

Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa.

Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism.

Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy.

Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health.

Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa.

Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking.

Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.