Subject Africa | Current

State	Bill	Summary/Title	Last Action
US	SR144	A resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights. [Detail][Text]	2013-05-16 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US	HR131	Asserts that the region's leaders and the international community should break the cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding region. Calls on: (1) the signatories of the February 24, 2013, Peace, Security and Cooperat... [Detail][Text]	2013-05-15 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
US	HB1777	Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013 - Directs the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa (including the Republic of South Sudan) that... [Detail][Text]	2013-05-08 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E616-617)
US	HR171	Condemns the government of the Republic of the Sudan's pardon of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing the men convicted of the assassination of John Granville to escape imprisonment. Calls on the Department of State to continue to list Sudan on ... [Detail][Text]	2013-05-06 To House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Committee
US	HB1793	Global Partnerships Act of 2013 - Sets forth provisions regarding global poverty and related matters, including: (1) reduction of global poverty; (2) acceleration of economic growth; (3) micro enterprise and small and medium enterprise assistance; (4... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-26 To House Ways And Means Committee
US	SR119	Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the target of ending malaria deaths by 2015. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward r... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-25 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3047-3048)
US	HB1692	Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2013 - Directs the President to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan and to promote comprehensive peace and democratic reform. Requi... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-24 To House Judiciary Committee
US	HCR35	Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the target of ending malaria deaths by 2015. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward r... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-23 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
US	SR90	Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013. Calls on Kenyans to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution. Affirms that acco... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-22 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)
US	SB718	Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2013 - Directs the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa (including the Republic of South Sudan) that... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-11 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US	HB1087	Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2013 - Adjusts to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between January 1, 2013, through the date of status adjustment applica... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-08 To House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee
US	SB653	Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-22 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US	SB617	Syria Democratic Transition Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President to furnish assistance in order to: (1) provide support for humanitarian activities taking place in and outside Syria; (2) support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in ... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-19 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US	HB301	Directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-15 To House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Committee
US	SB527	Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2013 - Adjusts to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between January 1, 2013, through the date of status adjustment applica... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee
US	SB498	Zimbabwe Sanctions Repeal Act of 2013 - Repeals the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001. (The Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 prohibits U.S. support through international financial institutions for debt relief an... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-07 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US	HB39	Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, and the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 fo... [Detail][Text]	2013-01-31 To House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Committee
US	SB198	Boko Haram Terrorist Designation Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether the Nigerian organization People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad (Boko Haram) meets the criteria for desi... [Detail][Text]	2013-01-31 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
US	HR36	Establishes in the House of Representatives a select Committee to investigate and report to the House on: any intelligence known to the United States relating to the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012; any request... [Detail][Text]	2013-01-23 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H253-256)