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- H.RES.699
H.RES.699: Welcoming African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit and African trade ministers to the 13th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
About This Bill
- Introduced July 31, 2014
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (46 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that the House of Representatives is: (1) studying ways to improve the utilization of the range of U.S. trade policy tools with respect to Africa and exploring how Africa can become more attractive to trade and investment, and (2) looking forward to working with African leaders to improve our economic and bilateral relationships.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 1, 2014 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Aug. 1, 2014 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
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| Aug. 1, 2014 |
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7237-7239; text of measure as introduced: CR H7238)
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| Aug. 1, 2014 |
Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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| Aug. 1, 2014 |
Committee on Ways and Means discharged. |
| Aug. 1, 2014 |
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. |
| July 31, 2014 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 31, 2014 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| July 31, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) |