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H.R. 7311 117th Congress House

Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of State to develop and submit to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining United States efforts to counter the malign inf… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of State to develop and submit to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining United States efforts to counter the malign influence and activities of the Russian Federation and its proxies in Africa, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 31, 2022 Introduced by: Gregory W. Meeks Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 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
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
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 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 415–9 See who voted →
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 Latest action April 28, 2022

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

 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 9374 Countering Malign Russian Activities Globally Act
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 5 Republican 5
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 6, 2022
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Apr 5, 2022
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Apr 5, 2022
 R
Malliotakis, Nicole
New York · Apr 5, 2022
Payne, Donald
· Apr 5, 2022
Sires, Albio
· Apr 5, 2022
Allred, Colin
· Apr 4, 2022
Butterfield, G. K.
· Apr 4, 2022
 D
Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · Apr 4, 2022
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Apr 4, 2022
Malinowski, Tom
· Apr 4, 2022
 R
Salazar, Maria Elvira
Florida · Apr 4, 2022
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 4, 2022
Bass, Karen
· Mar 31, 2022
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Mar 31, 2022
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 31, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7311: Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7311/
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"H.R. 7311: Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7311/.
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H.R. 7311, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7311/.
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