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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 5, 2017International Affairs
S. 832

AGOA and MCA Modernization Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 17, 2017)

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act or the AGOA and MCA Modernization Act

This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits.

The President is urged to:

  • facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries;
  • provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade officials;
  • provide capacity building for African entrepreneurs and trade associations on production strategies, quality standards, and market development; and
  • provide capacity building training.

The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 is amended to permit an eligible country that has entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact to enter into one additional compact.

The bill establishes new assistance criteria for a low-income or a lower-middle-income candidate country to enter into a compact with the United States.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation shall: (1) before selecting a compact country, provide the Board of Directors with information regarding the country's treatment of civil society; and (2) assess the feasibility of developing subnational partnerships.

What just happenedOct 17, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Oct 17, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

  2. Oct 17, 2017Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Oct 17, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Oct 5, 2017Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 17, 20171

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act or the AGOA and MCA Modernization Act

This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits.

The President is urged to:

  • facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries;
  • provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade officials;
  • provide capacity building for African entrepreneurs and trade associations on production strategies, quality standards, and market development; and
  • provide capacity building training.

The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 is amended to permit an eligible country that has entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact to enter into one additional compact.

The bill establishes new assistance criteria for a low-income or a lower-middle-income candidate country to enter into a compact with the United States.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation shall: (1) before selecting a compact country, provide the Board of Directors with information regarding the country's treatment of civil society; and (2) assess the feasibility of developing subnational partnerships.

Introduced in SenateApr 5, 2017

African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act or the AGOA and MCA Modernization Act

This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use the benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

The President is urged to:

  • facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries;
  • provide training for business and government trade officials on accessing AGOA benefits;
  • provide capacity building for African entrepreneurs and trade associations on production strategies, quality standards, and market development;
  • provide capacity building training to promote product diversification and value-added processing; and
  • provide capacity building and technical assistance funding to help African businesses and institutions comply with U.S. counter-terrorism policies.

The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 is amended to permit an eligible country that has entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact to enter into one additional compact under specified conditions.

The bill establishes, beginning with FY2013, new assistance criteria for a low-income or a lower-middle-income candidate country eligible to enter into a Millennium Challenge Compact with the United States.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation shall: (1) before selecting a compact country, provide the Board of Directors with information regarding the country's treatment of civil society; and (2) submit an assessment of the feasibility of developing partnerships at the subnational level within candidate countries.

AGOA and MCA Modernization Act — Informed