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Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

Introduced: March 31, 2022 Introduced by: Meeks, Gregory W. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H4541-4542)
Apr 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 134).
Apr 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557-4558)
Apr 27, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7311.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4541-4543)
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 5, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 5, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 27, 2022 House · vote #134 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 4159 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining U.S. efforts to counter Russia's malign influence and activities in Africa. The State Department must also report to Congress annual updates on the strategy and implementation plan.

What's happening now April 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2