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H.R.2845

H.R.2845: AGOA Enhancement Act of 2015

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About This Bill

Introduced June 19, 2015
Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2016

Bill Sponsor

Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Reported to Senate - Dec. 7, 2016
Referred in Senate - Sept. 8, 2016
Engrossed in House - Sept. 7, 2016
Introduced in House - June 19, 2015

Bill Summary

AGOA Enhancement Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to support efforts in sub-Saharan Africa to: (1) improve the rule of law, promote free elections, strengthen the private sector, and fight corruption; and (2) promote the role of women in social, political, and economic development. (Sec. 3) The President shall establish the AGOA website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 7, 2016	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 706.
Dec. 7, 2016	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment. Without written report.
Dec. 6, 2016	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sept. 8, 2016	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 7, 2016	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 7, 2016	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5149)
Sept. 7, 2016	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2845.
Sept. 7, 2016	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5149-5153)
Sept. 7, 2016	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 5, 2015	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 5, 2015	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 19, 2015	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 19, 2015	Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

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