A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., from August 4 through 6, 2014.

Bill: 113-sres-522
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2014-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health programs administration and funding
Human rights
Law enforcement administration and funding
Political movements and philosophies
Public-private cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Smuggling and trafficking
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
U.S. and foreign investments
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Women's education
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: 
Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people. 
 
 Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa. 
 
Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism. 
 
Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy. 
 
Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa. 
 
Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking. 
 
Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.

action_date: 2014-07-29
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people. 
 
 Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa. 
 
Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism. 
 
Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy. 
 
Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa. 
 
Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking. 
 
Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.

action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Values the historic U.S. commitment to Africa, and affirms the partnership of the people and government of the United States with the African people. 
 
 Affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa. 
 
Supports African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism. 
 
Encourages African leaders to strengthen good governance, the rule of law, and democracy. 
 
Supports efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. investment in health care in Africa. 
 
Commends and supports African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking. 
 
Supports the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in the United States from August 4 through August 6, 2014.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315)
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-07-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4910)
action_date: 2014-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate