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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act

USA115th CongressS-832| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2017
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act or the AGOA and MCA Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade officials; provide capacity building for African entrepreneurs and trade associations on production strategies, quality standards, and market development; and provide capacity building training. The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 is amended to permit an eligible country that has entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact to enter into one additional compact. The bill establishes new assistance criteria for a low-income or a lower-middle-income candidate country to enter into a compact with the United States. The Millennium Challenge Corporation shall: (1) before selecting a compact country, provide the Board of Directors with information regarding the country's treatment of civil society; and (2) assess the feasibility of developing subnational partnerships.

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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 5, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 17, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 17, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Apr 23, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3445
Signed by President.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 5, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 17, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 17, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.


  • April 23, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3445
    Signed by President.

International Affairs

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  • HR 115-3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
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AGOA and MCA Modernization Act

USA115th CongressS-832| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2017
African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act or the AGOA and MCA Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade officials; provide capacity building for African entrepreneurs and trade associations on production strategies, quality standards, and market development; and provide capacity building training. The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 is amended to permit an eligible country that has entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact to enter into one additional compact. The bill establishes new assistance criteria for a low-income or a lower-middle-income candidate country to enter into a compact with the United States. The Millennium Challenge Corporation shall: (1) before selecting a compact country, provide the Board of Directors with information regarding the country's treatment of civil society; and (2) assess the feasibility of developing subnational partnerships.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 5, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 17, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 17, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Apr 23, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3445
Signed by President.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 5, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 17, 2017
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 17, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.


  • April 23, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3445
    Signed by President.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaBusiness educationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorism