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US HR8186
US HR8186AFRICA Act of 2020 Africa Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Assistance Act of 2020
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Introduced
09/08/2020
09/08/2020
In Committee
09/08/2020
09/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the activities and resources required to enhance security and economic partnerships between the United States and African countries. Additionally, DOD shall seek to build partner capacity and interoperability in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility through increased partnerships with countries on the African continent, military-to-military engagements, and traditional activities of the combatant commands.
AI Summary
This bill, the Africa Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Assistance Act of 2020 (or the AFRICA Act of 2020), requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the activities and resources needed to enhance security and economic partnerships between the United States and African countries. The report must include an assessment of DOD's infrastructure and ability to conduct freedom of movement in Africa, as well as recommendations to expand partner and ally capabilities through activities like joint exercises and training. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the National Guard Bureau, to seek to build partner capacity and interoperability in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility through increased partnerships, military-to-military engagements, and traditional combatant command activities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8186/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8186/BILLS-116hr8186ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8186/BILLS-116hr8186ih.pdf.pdf |
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