United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 699 (113th)
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).
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31 July 2014
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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7 April 2025
Summary
Welcomes: (1) African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit in Washington, DC, and (2) African trade ministers to the 13th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum. Recognizes the progress and hope that modern Africa represents in global affairs and economic advancement. Acknowledges the opportunities to boost cultural, trade, and economic relations and partnerships between the United States and Africa. Recognizes the importance of renewing the AGOA program. Encourages implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement as one important way to address supply-side barriers and encourage greater trade and investment in Africa.
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 1 August 2014
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 1 August 2014
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 1 August 2014
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 2014
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 2014
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 31 July 2014
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/699
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hres/699