US HB8186 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 8 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-08 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 8 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-08 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the activities and resources required to enhance security and economic partnerships between the United States and African countries. Additionally, DOD shall seek to build partner capacity and interoperability in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility through increased partnerships with countries on the African continent, military-to-military engagements, and traditional activities of the combatant commands.
Title
AFRICA Act of 2020 Africa Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Assistance Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Anthony Brown [D-MD] | Rep. Jimmy Panetta [D-CA] | Rep. Austin Scott [R-GA] | Rep. Richard Hudson [R-NC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-08 | House | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. |
| 2020-09-08 | House | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. |
| 2020-09-08 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB6395 (Related) 2021-01-02 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HR1271 (Related) 2020-12-21 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1271 (Related) 2020-12-21 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Africa
Alliances
Armed forces and national security
Asia
China
Collective security
Congressional districts and representation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Infrastructure development
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military readiness
Russia
Terrorism
Alliances
Armed forces and national security
Asia
China
Collective security
Congressional districts and representation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Infrastructure development
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military readiness
Russia
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8186/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8186/BILLS-116hr8186ih.pdf |
