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- H.R.1039
H.R.1039: African Descent Affairs Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 24, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 24, 2015
Bill Summary
African Descent Affairs Act of 2015 Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary of State to establish within the Department of State an Office of Global African Descent Affairs, to be headed by the Director and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Global African Descent Affairs. Includes among Office functions: advising the Secretary and directing policies, programs, and funding relating to the human...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Feb. 24, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |