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S.Res. 538 · 117th Congress

A resolution expressing support for a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an important opportunity…

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A resolution expressing support for a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an important opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners and build on areas of mutual interest.

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JRR RischSponsor
2 cosponsors · 2 D

1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Mar 8, 2022
  2. Senate Passed May 26, 2022
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · May 26, 2022

This resolution expresses that the Senate

  • supports the Biden administration hosting of a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners;
  • underscores the importance of bipartisan, bicameral congressional participation in the summit; and
  • commits to working with the heads of state, civil society, private sector, and the African diaspora to build stronger ties with the United States and pursue mutual interests.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing support for a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit as an important opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African partners and build on areas of mutual interest.

Latest action (May 26, 2022): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 8, 2022

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Mar 8, 2022
  2. Senate Passed May 26, 2022

No recorded floor vote found.