HRES 261
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health
Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Introduced: March 28, 2023
Introduced by:
Kamlager-Dove, Sydney
Democratic
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Became law
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution encourages the African Union (AU) and its member countries to prioritize economic and political reforms that uphold human rights, combat corruption, create an enabling climate for private sector investment, and promote transparent and accountable governance. The resolution also calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to carry out initiatives that bolster trade, elevate diplomatic engagement, combat food insecurity, and promote peace in Africa. (AU is a multilateral organization consisting of 55 member states of the African continent.)
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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