United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 7276 — East Africa Locust Eradication Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Requires the President to establish an interagency working group to (1) coordinate the U.S. response to the ongoing desert locust outbreak in the East Africa region and its impact on food security and political stability, including in the context of restrictions relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); (2) review the effectiveness of regional and multilateral efforts to eradicate the desert locust outbreak; and (3) develop and implement a plan to control the desert locust outbreak.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895-5896)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7276.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5897)

  7. Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  12. Introduced in House

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

International affairs Africa Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Disaster relief and insurance Emergency medical services and trauma care Federal officials Food assistance and relief Foreign aid and international relief Infectious and parasitic diseases Insects International organizations and cooperation Pest management Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status World health Executive agency funding and structure Food supply, safety, and labeling
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7276 do?
Requires the President to establish an interagency working group to (1) coordinate the U.S. response to the ongoing desert locust outbreak in the East Africa region and its impact on food security and political stability, including in the context of restrictions relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); (2) review the effectiveness of regional and multilateral efforts to eradicate the desert locust outbreak; and (3) develop and implement a plan to control the desert locust outbreak.
Who sponsors HR 7276?
HR 7276 is sponsored by Christopher Smith (R).
What is the current status of HR 7276?
This bill died with 116th 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 HR 7276?
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