HR 1877
African Descent Affairs Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The African Descent Affairs Act of 2019 establishes a framework for the U.S. government to address issues affecting people of African descent globally. It creates an Office of Global African Descent Affairs within the Department of State to coordinate policies, programs, and funding, and directs the U.S. Agency for International Development to appoint a Senior Advisor on the same issues. The bill also mandates the inclusion of country-specific status reports on people of African descent in annual human rights reports and requires the development of a comprehensive U.S. global strategy to combat discrimination and violence against this population.
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Primary sponsor
Alcee L. Hastings
Cosponsors
Barbara Lee
Bobby L. Rush
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