HR 6089
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Africa
Asia
Canada
China
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
France
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Political movements and philosophies
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Kingdom
U.S.-Africa Strategic Security Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
U.S.-Africa Strategic Security Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD), absent a report that addresses specified issues, from using FY2020 funds to reduce the number of U.S. Armed Forces deployed to the U.S. Africa Command Area of responsibility. Specifically, DOD must report on issues including U.S. political and military strategies in the region and the potential effects of a withdrawal.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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