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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 8, 2022International Affairs
S.Res. 538

A resolution expressing support for a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an important opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners and build on areas of mutual interest.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (May 26, 2022)

This resolution expresses that the Senate

  • supports the Biden administration hosting of a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners;
  • underscores the importance of bipartisan, bicameral congressional participation in the summit; and
  • commits to working with the heads of state, civil society, private sector, and the African diaspora to build stronger ties with the United States and pursue mutual interests.

What just happenedMay 26, 2022

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. May 26, 2022Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  2. May 26, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  3. May 24, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.

  4. May 24, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. May 24, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. May 18, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Mar 8, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMay 26, 202255

This resolution expresses that the Senate

  • supports the Biden administration hosting of a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners;
  • underscores the importance of bipartisan, bicameral congressional participation in the summit; and
  • commits to working with the heads of state, civil society, private sector, and the African diaspora to build stronger ties with the United States and pursue mutual interests.
Reported to SenateMay 24, 202225

This resolution expresses that the Senate

  • supports the Biden administration hosting of a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners;
  • underscores the importance of bipartisan, bicameral congressional participation in the Summit; and
  • commits to working with the heads of state, civil society, private sector, and the African Diaspora to build stronger ties with the United States and pursue mutual interests.
Introduced in SenateMar 8, 2022

This resolution expresses that the Senate

  • supports the Biden administration hosting of a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners;
  • underscores the importance of bipartisan, bicameral congressional participation in the Summit; and
  • commits to working with the heads of state, civil society, private sector, and the African Diaspora to build stronger ties with the United States and pursue mutual interests.
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