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- H.R.1570
H.R.1570: African Descent Affairs Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 16, 2017
Bill Summary
African Descent Affairs Act of 2017 This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Department of State to establish within an Office of Global African Descent Affairs, to be headed by the Director and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Global African Descent Affairs. Office functions shall include: advising the Secretary of State and directing policies, programs, and funding relating to the human rights...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| March 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |