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AFRICA Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8186| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2020
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Africa Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Assistance Act of 2020 or the AFRICA Act of 2020 This bill 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.
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Sep 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2020
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.
  • September 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2020
    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.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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AFRICA Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8186| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2020
Africa Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Assistance Act of 2020 or the AFRICA Act of 2020 This bill 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.
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Timeline
Sep 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2020
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.
  • September 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2020
    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.
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAlliancesAsiaChinaCollective securityCongressional districts and representationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefInfrastructure developmentMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary readinessRussiaTerrorism