African Growth and Opportunity Act

Summary

African Growth and Opportunity Act - Declares the support of the Congress for the economic self-reliance of Sub-Saharan African countries committed to economic and political reform, market incentives and private sector growth, eradication of poverty, and the importance of women to economic growth and development. (Sec. 4) Makes a sub-Saharan African country eligible to participate in programs, projects, or activities, or receive assistance or other benefits under this Act for a fiscal year only if the President determines, according to specified evidence, that it has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing, a market-based economy. Directs the President to monitor and review eligible sub-Saharan countries that are in need of making continual progress in meeting one or more of this Act's requirements. Makes ineligible to participate in programs or receive assistance or other benefits under this Act any countries that have not made progress in meeting such requirements. (Sec. 5) Expresses the sense of the Congress that sustained economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa depends upon the development of a receptive environment for trade and investment through the continued support by the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) of programs that help to create this environment. Sets forth declarations of policy with respect to assistance provided to sub-Saharan Africa through the Development Fund for Africa and the African Development Foundation. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide: (1) additional program authorities to include assistance to promote democratization and strengthen conflict resolution; and (2) increased program flexibility through presidential waivers of certain requirements (except those for certain child survival activities). (Sec. 6) Directs the President to convene annual high-level meetings between U.S. Government officials and officials of the governments of sub-Saharan African countries to foster close economic ties between them. Directs the president to establish a United States-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 7) Directs the President to develop a plan meeting certain requirements to enter into one or more trade agreements with certain eligible sub-Saharan African countries to establish a United States-Sub-Saharan Africa Free Trade Area. (Sec. 8) Expresses the sense of the Congress that reform of trade policies in sub-Saharan Africa that removes structural impediments to trade, consistent with the World Trade Organization (WTO), can lay the groundwork for sustained growth there in both textile and apparel exports. Directs the United States, pursuant to the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, to eliminate the existing quotas on textile and apparel exports to the United States from Kenya and Mauritius, provided they adopt a visa system to guard against the unlawful transshipment of such goods. Directs the President to: (1) continue the existing no quota policy for sub-Saharan African countries; and (2) report to the Congress on the growth in textiles and apparel exports to the United States from such countries in order to protect U.S. consumers, workers, and textile manufacturers from economic injury on account of the no quota policy. (Sec. 9) Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to provide duty-free treatment for any non-import-sensitive article that is the growth, product, or manufacture of an eligible sub-Saharan African beneficiary developing country. Waives the competitive need limitation with respect to eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Extends duty-free treatment to sub- Saharan African beneficiary developing countries through May 31, 2007. (Sec. 10) Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) specified international financial institutions and their programs are vital to the economic growth and development of sub-Saharan African countries; (2) the executive branch should extinguish concessional debt owed to the United States by the poorest sub-Saharan countries; and (3) the Congress supports the efforts of the executive branch to secure agreement from such institutions to maximize debt reduction for such countries as part of the multilateral initiative known as the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. Supports and encourages the implementation of specified initiatives through AID and the Trade Development Agency, including: (1) the formation of American-African business partnerships; (2) technical assistance to promote trade reforms; (3) agricultural market liberalization; (4) trade promotion; and (5) trade in services. (Sec. 11) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) should exercise its authorities to initiate two or more equity funds in support of projects in sub-Saharan African countries, particularly projects that expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and employment for the poor. (Sec. 12) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to revise the composition of the Board of Directors of OPIC to require at least one of the eight presidentially-appointed Directors to have extensive private sector experience in sub-Saharan Africa. Directs the Board to increase financial assistance in sub-Saharan Africa. Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to make similar changes with respect to the Export-Import Bank of the United States. (Sec. 13) Directs the President to establish the position of Assistant United States Trade Representative within the Office of the United States Trade Representative to focus on trade issues relating to sub-Saharan Africa.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to House International Relations

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Banking and Financial Services, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E751)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 24 April 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 30 April 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

7. 8 May 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

   Source: Committee

8. 22 May 1997

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

9. 22 May 1997

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 30 May 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

11. 25 June 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

12. 25 June 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 23 October 1997

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

14. 23 October 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

15. 25 February 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

16. 25 February 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

17. 2 March 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 241.

    Source: Calendars

18. 2 March 1998

    Discharge

    Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

19. 2 March 1998

    Committee

    Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

20. 2 March 1998

    Introduced

    House Committee on Banking and Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 2, 1998.

    Source: IntroReferral

21. 2 March 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 105-423, Part I.

    Source: Committee

22. 2 March 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 105-423, Part I.

    Source: Committee

23. 10 March 1998

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 383 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1432 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill and modified by the amendments printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Only those amendments printed in part II of the report accompanying this resolution (H. Rpt. 105-431) shall be in order.

    Source: Floor

24. 11 March 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

25. 11 March 1998

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 186 (Roll No. 47).

    Source: Floor

26. 11 March 1998

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 186 (Roll No. 47).

    Source: Floor

27. 11 March 1998

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 193 - 224 (Roll No. 46). (consideration: CR H1077-1083)

    Source: Floor

28. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

29. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Bishop moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.

    Source: Floor

30. 11 March 1998

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

31. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

32. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1432.

    Source: Floor

33. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1432 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill and modified by the amendments printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Only those amendments printed in part II of the report accompanying this resolution (H. Rpt. 105-431) shall be in order.

    Source: Floor

34. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Vince Snowbarger to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

35. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 383 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

36. 11 March 1998

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 383. (consideration: CR H1037-1084)

    Source: Floor

37. 11 March 1998

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 383 passed House.

    Source: Floor

38. 12 March 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

39. 20 July 1998

    Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

40. 21 July 1998

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 21 July 1998 · Download file
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Sponsors

• Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · R · Sponsor
• Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Cosponsor

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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1432) to authorize a new trade and investment policy for sub-Saharan Africa.
• related to ← African Growth and Opportunity Act
• related to ← Trade and Tariff Act of 1998
• amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 4 in part II of House Rept. 105-431 to require the president to encourage investment among joint ventures between small and large businesses as a part of the U.S/sub-Saharan African Free Trade Area.
• amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 2 in part II of House Rpt. 105-431 to clarify that the eligibility requirements contained in the bill do not require a country to be in full compliance with every requirement in order to become eligible to participate in new trade and investment policy with the United States.
• amends ← An amemdment, printed as amendment No. 3 in part II of House Rept. 105-383 to authorize a minimum funding level for the Development Fund for Africa (DFA) for fiscal years 1999 through 2007, at no less than the amount made available for fiscal year 1998.
• amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 1 in part II of House Rpt. 105-431, to add a new eligibility requirement under the bill whether or not a sub-Saharan country is actively cooperating with the U.S. in the fight to eliminate slavery.
• amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 6 in part II of House Rept. 105-431, as modified, to permit the President the discretion of allowing Morocco to participate in the programs of the bill if the President determines that the country meets the requirements in the bill and that the designation is deemed to be in the national interest of the United States.
• amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 5 in part II of House Rept. 105-431 to express that it is the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should make every effort to donate obsolete air traffic control equipment, including related reimbursable technical assistance, to eligible sub-Saharan African countries.