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Prosper Africa Act

USA117th CongressHR-6455| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prosper Africa Act This bill requires actions to promote trade, investment, and strategic partnerships between the United States and countries in Africa. The President must establish the Prosper Africa Initiative to prioritize and coordinate U.S. government activities and diplomatic efforts aimed at increasing two-way trade and investment between the United States and Africa. The President must also establish (1) the Prosper Africa Directorate to perform various functions to support the initiative, including by developing and implementing policies to promote such trade and investment; (2) an interagency leadership committee to provide strategic guidance to the initiative and coordinate federal agency efforts; and (3) an advisory council to advise the President on the extent to which the directorate and federal agencies are meeting the objectives established in this bill. Designated staff in U.S. embassies located in Africa shall also support the initiative to the extent practicable. The President must seek to convene a meeting every two years between the U.S. government and the heads of state of African countries to advance shared priorities and strengthen partnerships. The bill also requires the President to (1) report to Congress and make publicly available a government-wide strategy to achieve this bill's objectives, and (2) annually report to Congress on matters related to U.S. government efforts to achieve this bill's objectives.
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Timeline
Jan 20, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Jan 20, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jul 28, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 20, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • January 20, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • July 28, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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AfricaBusiness investment and capitalCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsForeign aid and international reliefFree trade and trade barriersGovernment information and archivesInternational organizations and cooperationPublic-private cooperationTrade agreements and negotiationsU.S. and foreign investments

Prosper Africa Act

USA117th CongressHR-6455| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Prosper Africa Act This bill requires actions to promote trade, investment, and strategic partnerships between the United States and countries in Africa. The President must establish the Prosper Africa Initiative to prioritize and coordinate U.S. government activities and diplomatic efforts aimed at increasing two-way trade and investment between the United States and Africa. The President must also establish (1) the Prosper Africa Directorate to perform various functions to support the initiative, including by developing and implementing policies to promote such trade and investment; (2) an interagency leadership committee to provide strategic guidance to the initiative and coordinate federal agency efforts; and (3) an advisory council to advise the President on the extent to which the directorate and federal agencies are meeting the objectives established in this bill. Designated staff in U.S. embassies located in Africa shall also support the initiative to the extent practicable. The President must seek to convene a meeting every two years between the U.S. government and the heads of state of African countries to advance shared priorities and strengthen partnerships. The bill also requires the President to (1) report to Congress and make publicly available a government-wide strategy to achieve this bill's objectives, and (2) annually report to Congress on matters related to U.S. government efforts to achieve this bill's objectives.
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Timeline
Jan 20, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Jan 20, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jul 28, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 20, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • January 20, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • July 28, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaBusiness investment and capitalCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsForeign aid and international reliefFree trade and trade barriersGovernment information and archivesInternational organizations and cooperationPublic-private cooperationTrade agreements and negotiationsU.S. and foreign investments