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.
Latest action · Jul 31, 2014 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJul 24, 2014
- Agreed to in SenateJul 31, 2014
Summary
(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.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 24, 2014 to Jul 31, 2014, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TN | Bob Corker | Original | Jul 24, 2014 |
| R-AZ | Jeff Flake | Original | Jul 24, 2014 |
| D-NJ | Robert Menendez | Original | Jul 24, 2014 |
| D-NH | Jeanne Shaheen | Jul 29, 2014 | |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Jul 29, 2014 | |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Jul 31, 2014 |
Actions 7
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 31, 2014Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)
- Jul 31, 2014Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)
- Jul 29, 2014Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Jul 29, 2014Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
- Jul 29, 2014Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Africa
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Conflicts and wars
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Health programs administration and funding
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Political movements and philosophies
- Public-private cooperation
- Rule of law and government transparency
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Terrorism
- U.S. and foreign investments
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
- Women's education
- Women's health
- Women's rights
- World health
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 31, 2014Agreed to Senate
- Jul 29, 2014Reported to Senate
- Jul 24, 2014Introduced in Senate
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