Amendment requires that the President take into account whether or not a sub-Saharan African country is cooperating with the United States in efforts to eliminate slavery in Africa when determining eligibility to participate or receive benefits under the Act.

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Amendment Number
516
Description
Amendment requires that the President take into account whether or not a sub-Saharan African country is cooperating with the United States in efforts to eliminate slavery in Africa when determining eligibility to participate or receive benefits under the Act.
Purpose
An amendment, printed as amendment No. 1 in part II of House Rpt. 105-431, to add a new eligibility requirement under the bill whether or not a sub-Saharan country is actively cooperating with the U.S. in the fight to eliminate slavery.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 11, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Smith, Linda amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
14:33:49
Submitted Date
Mar 11, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 516 — Informed