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- H.R.1877
H.R.1877: African Descent Affairs Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 26, 2019
Bill Summary
African Descent Affairs Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to establish 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 directing policies, programs, and funding relating to the human rights and advancement of people of African descent internationally; developing and managing the Fund for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 2, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
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| March 26, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| March 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |