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Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-567| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2021
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program, an interagency program launched in 2005 to partner with countries in the Sahel and Maghreb regions of Africa to counter terrorism and violent extremism. The Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the U.S. Agency for International Development, shall establish the partnership program, which must coordinate all U.S. programs in North and West Africa related to various counterterrorism activities, such as building foreign-military capacity, enhancing border security, promoting youth employment, and supporting independent media to counter terrorist propaganda. The State Department must submit comprehensive, five-year strategies that include specified activities for the Sahel and Maghreb regions and for program counterterrorism efforts. Further, program activities must, among other things (1) be carried out in countries where there is an adequate level of partner country committment, and (2) have clearly defined outcomes and specific plans with indicators to regularly monitor and evaluate outcomes and impact. Such activities must also take into account the counterterrorism and development strategies of partner countries and align with such strategies to the extent possible. The State Department shall notify Congress before obligating funds for such programs, and must submit annual reports about program activities.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-192
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6018
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-615
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 28, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3171-3174)
Jun 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 567.
Jun 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 29, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3262-3263)
Jun 29, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 192). (text: 06/28/2021 CR H3171-3173)
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Jun 29, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-192
    Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6018
    Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-615
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 28, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3171-3174)


  • June 28, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 567.


  • June 28, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 29, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3262-3263)


  • June 29, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 192). (text: 06/28/2021 CR H3171-3173)
    View Vote


  • June 29, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 12, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-615: Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021
AfricaBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingNews media and reportingPerformance measurementPolitical movements and philosophiesRule of law and government transparencyTerrorismWomen's educationYouth employment and child labor

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-567| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2021
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program, an interagency program launched in 2005 to partner with countries in the Sahel and Maghreb regions of Africa to counter terrorism and violent extremism. The Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the U.S. Agency for International Development, shall establish the partnership program, which must coordinate all U.S. programs in North and West Africa related to various counterterrorism activities, such as building foreign-military capacity, enhancing border security, promoting youth employment, and supporting independent media to counter terrorist propaganda. The State Department must submit comprehensive, five-year strategies that include specified activities for the Sahel and Maghreb regions and for program counterterrorism efforts. Further, program activities must, among other things (1) be carried out in countries where there is an adequate level of partner country committment, and (2) have clearly defined outcomes and specific plans with indicators to regularly monitor and evaluate outcomes and impact. Such activities must also take into account the counterterrorism and development strategies of partner countries and align with such strategies to the extent possible. The State Department shall notify Congress before obligating funds for such programs, and must submit annual reports about program activities.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-192
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6018
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-615
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 28, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3171-3174)
Jun 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 567.
Jun 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 29, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3262-3263)
Jun 29, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 192). (text: 06/28/2021 CR H3171-3173)
View Vote
Jun 29, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-192
    Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6018
    Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-615
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 28, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3171-3174)


  • June 28, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 567.


  • June 28, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 29, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3262-3263)


  • June 29, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 192). (text: 06/28/2021 CR H3171-3173)
    View Vote


  • June 29, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 12, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-615: Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingNews media and reportingPerformance measurementPolitical movements and philosophiesRule of law and government transparencyTerrorismWomen's educationYouth employment and child labor