United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 699 — Welcoming African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit and African trade ministers to the 13th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

States that the House of Representatives is: (1) studying ways to improve the utilization of the range of U.S. trade policy tools with respect to Africa and exploring how Africa can become more attractive to trade and investment, and (2) looking forward to working with African leaders to improve our economic and bilateral relationships.

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  3. H.AMDT.1137 On agreeing to the Royce amendment (A002) Agreed to without objection.

  4. H.AMDT.1137 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Royce. (consideration: CR H7238-7239; text: CR H7238-7239)Amendment inserts a complete new preamble.

  5. H.AMDT.1136 On agreeing to the Royce amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

  6. H.AMDT.1136 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Royce. (consideration: CR H7238; text: CR H7238)Amendment inserts a complete new text.

  7. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7237-7239; text of measure as introduced: CR H7238)

  8. Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  9. Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

  10. Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  11. Referred to House Ways and Means

  12. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  13. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 699 do?
States that the House of Representatives is: (1) studying ways to improve the utilization of the range of U.S. trade policy tools with respect to Africa and exploring how Africa can become more attractive to trade and investment, and (2) looking forward to working with African leaders to improve our economic and bilateral relationships.
Who sponsors HRES 699?
HRES 699 is sponsored by Gregory Meeks (D).
What is the current status of HRES 699?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 699?
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