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Africa
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84 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 8.
- H.R. 6500 (119th) Sep 2, 2026
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Became Public Law No: 119-103.
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Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
- H.R. 8595 (119th) Jul 29, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
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YALI Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 6.
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Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
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African Development Foundation Termination Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
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YALI Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- H.R. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- H.R. 4016 (119th) Dec 8, 2025
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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.
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PARTNER Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Rescissions Act of 2025
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
- H.R. 4 (119th) Jul 24, 2025
Rescissions Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
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U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 13.
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Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
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Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 730.
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Supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan from imprisonment.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
- H.R. 8774 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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To authorize the Secretary of State to withdraw from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Federal funds previously made available to such organization.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 22.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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To direct the Secretary of State to host regular U.S.-Africa Leaders Summits, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 13.
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“Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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WILD Act
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-128.
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Supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5695-5696)
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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YALI Act of 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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YALI Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 4365 (118th) Oct 16, 2023
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
- H.R. 4665 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.
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Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
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HARM Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
- H.J.Res. 68 (118th) Jul 18, 2023
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on October 27, 2006.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 3099 (118th) Jun 14, 2023
Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
- H.Con.Res. 30 (118th) Apr 27, 2023
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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HARM Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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