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S.778: African Growth and Opportunity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 9, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (4 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
African Growth and Opportunity Act - Declares the support of the Congress for the economic self-reliance of Sub-Saharan African countries committed to economic and political reform, market incentives and private sector growth, eradication of poverty, and the importance of women to economic growth and development. (Sec. 4) Makes a sub-Saharan African country eligible to participate in programs, projects, or activities, or receive assistance or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-991.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| May 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) |