United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HRES 421 — Urging the Administration to develop more effective and timely responses to famine in Africa, especially efforts to end the conflicts in South Sudan, Nigeria, and other countries that cause or exacerbate famine.

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1015-1016)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1015-1016)

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HRES 421?
HRES 421 is sponsored by Smith, Christopher H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 421?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 421?
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