BillCam

Africa

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-768	Federal	Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa. Democrat: 33% (1) Republican: 66% (2) 33% Democrat support 66% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Asia Business Ethics China Computer Security And Identity Theft Contracts And Agency Freedom Of Information Human Rights Human Rights
HR-723	Federal	Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations. Democrat: 90% (30) Republican: 9% (3) 90% Democrat support 9% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Child Safety And Welfare Crime Prevention Crimes Against Children Crimes Against Women Domestic Violence And Child Abuse Human Rights Human Trafficking International Organizations And Cooperation
HR-688	Federal	Recognizing 25 years since the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the ICPD Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. Democrat: 100% (52) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Economic Development Egypt Family Planning And Birth Control Health Care Coverage And Access Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Promotion And Preventive Care
HR-531	Federal	Expressing concern over the prevalence of hazardous working conditions for children, especially the worst forms of child labor in the mining of cobalt and other minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democrat: 87% (7) Republican: 12% (1) 87% Democrat support 12% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Business Ethics Child Safety And Welfare Democratic Republic Of The Congo Foreign Aid And International Relief Government Information And Archives International Organizations And Cooperation Labor Standards Metals
S.2583	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Arms Control And Nonproliferation Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia
S.2481	Federal	End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Health Advisory Bodies Africa Argentina Asia Brazil Child Health China Congressional Oversight Department Of Health And Human Services
S.2054	Federal	A bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, four Americans killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. (Stevens was the U.S. Ambassador to Libya at the time, Smith was an officer in the Foreign Service, and Doherty and Woods were both government contractors and former Navy SEALs.) After the medal has been awarded, it shall be given to the Central Intelligence Agency Museum. Democrat: 41% (16) Republican: 58% (23) 41% Democrat support 58% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Law Enforcement Officers Libya Middle East Terrorism Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HR-482	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to promote peace and stability in the Gulf region between and among United States allies. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Alliances Bahrain Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Egypt International Organizations And Cooperation Kuwait
HCR-50	Federal	Strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen. Republican: 100% (10) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Foreign Aid And International Relief Human Rights Iran Iraq Israel Middle East
SCR-21	Federal	A concurrent resolution strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen. Republican: 100% (10) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Arab-israeli Relations Conflicts And Wars Foreign Aid And International Relief Human Rights Iran Iraq Israel Middle East
HB-3460	Federal	End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act Republican: 25% (2) Democrat: 75% (6) 25% Republican support 75% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Health Drug Therapy Elementary And Secondary Education Foreign Aid And International Relief Hiv/aids Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Promotion And Preventive Care
HR-458	Federal	Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms. Democrat: 66% (4) Republican: 33% (2) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Area Studies And International Education Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Congressional Tributes Constitution And Constitutional Amendments Crime Victims Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Economic Development Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation
S.1819	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Permanent General Provisions Act of 2019 Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Africa Alliances Appropriations Aviation And Airports Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of State
S.1790	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill sets forth policies for North Korea nuclear sanctions, paid family leave for federal personnel, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations, matters relating to Burma, Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability, measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab, sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Accounting And Auditing Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Afghanistan Africa Alaska Alliances Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Asia
SR-236	Federal	A resolution reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms. This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Area Studies And International Education Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Congressional Tributes Constitution And Constitutional Amendments Crime Victims Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Economic Development Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation
HB-3085	Federal	Ebola Eradication Act of 2019 Democrat: 97% (38) Republican: 2% (1) 97% Democrat support 2% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Congressional Oversight Democratic Republic Of The Congo Foreign Aid And International Relief Infectious And Parasitic Diseases World Health
HB-2839	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa Africa African Development Foundation African Development Foundation Air Quality Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources
HB-2839	Federal	Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, the East-West Center, and the National Endowment for Democracy. The bill provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission. The bill provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, the President and International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance, and specified accounts for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism. The bill provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance to the President; the State Department; Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and the Department of the Treasury. The bill provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Abortion Afghanistan Africa Africa African Development Foundation African Development Foundation Air Quality Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources
HR-387	Federal	Condemning continued violence against civilians by armed groups in the Central African Republic and supporting efforts to achieve a lasting political solution to the conflict. Democrat: 86% (25) Republican: 13% (4) 86% Democrat support 13% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Central African Republic Conflicts And Wars Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Europe Foreign Aid And International Relief Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Human Rights Reconstruction And Stabilization
HB-2740	Federal	Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020; and the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020. The departments and agencies funded in the bill include the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and several related and independent agencies. The bill also specifies restrictions and requirements for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Abortion Afghanistan Africa African Development Foundation Air Quality Alternative And Renewable Resources Appropriations Arab-israeli Relations Asia

Title: Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.