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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) nongovernmental organizations engaged in mediation and reconciliation efforts in Africa; and (3) provide for demobilizations of armed forces in Subsaharan African countries and for the reintegration of demobilized military personnel into civilian society. Earmarks funds for such purposes from foreign assistance funds allocated for Subsaharan Africa. Permits 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. Earmarks funding for such program. Declares that the President should develop an integrated, long-term plan to provide support for the enhancement of conflict resolution capabilities and demobilization activities in Subsaharan Africa.
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Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D–RI
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Became Public Law No: 103-381.
Became Public Law No: 103-381.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
By Senator Pell from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 103-404.
By Senator Pell from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 103-404.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Mr. Johnston asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10970-10972)
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14077-14079)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14077-14079)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 694.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Pell. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Pell. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations ordered to be reported an original measure.
Introduced in Senate
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