HR-7311 : Still Just a Bill

Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining U.S. efforts to counter Russia's malign influence and activities in Africa. The State Department must also report to Congress annual updates on the strategy and implementation plan.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-04-28IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2022-04-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-04-27VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H4541-4542)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4557-4558)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7311.House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4541-4543)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorMr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-04-05CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-04-05CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-03-31IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2022-03-31IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Africa
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Europe
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Foreign property
  • Government information and archives
  • Human rights
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Mining
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Russia
  • Sanctions
  • Subversive activities
  • U.S. and foreign investments

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