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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 8, 1994
African Conflict Resolution Act - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to: (1) strengthen the conflict resolution capabilities of the Organization of African Unity and subregional organizations established by countries in Subsaharan Africa; (2) provide for demobilizations of armed forces in Subsaharan African countries and for the retraining for civilian occupations of demobilized military personnel; and (3) nongovernmental organizations engaged in mediation and reconciliation efforts in Africa. Earmarks funds for such purposes from foreign assistance funds allocated for Subsaharan Africa. Authorizes the President to establish a program to provide education and training in conflict resolution and peacekeeping for civilian and military personnel of countries in Subsaharan Africa. Makes foreign assistance funds for military education and training available for such program.
People & committees
Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19] · D–FL
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9204-9208)
Mr. Johnston moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 103-723.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 103-723.
Executive Comment Received from State.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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