HR 7311
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Government information and archives
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military facilities and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Mining
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sanctions
Subversive activities
U.S. and foreign investments
Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act
Introduced: March 31, 2022
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2022 | House · vote #134 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 415–9 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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