United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 897 (110th)
Recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes.
Introduced
19 December 2007
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Status
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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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Summary
Recognizes the strategic importance of the African continent and welcomes the establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany. Urges the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to work collaboratively and to consult with African partners in implementing AFRICOM's mandate. Encourages African nations to take advantage of AFRICOM to collaborate in promoting peace and stability on the continent.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 December 2007
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 December 2007
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 19 December 2007
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/897
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hres/897