S. 2152 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Electrify Africa Act of 2015
S. 2152 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Oct 7, 2015, sponsored by Bob Corker with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 7, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-121
What it does
Electrify Africa Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to partner with the governments of sub-Saharan African countries, international financial institutions, and African regional economic communities, cooperatives, and private sectors to: promote first-time access to power services for at least 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; encourage the installation of at least 20,000 additional mega…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Corker (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 7, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 1, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 3, 2016
- Became lawFeb 8, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-121. (Feb 8, 2016)
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- H.R. 757: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
- H.R. 907: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
- S. 2426: A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan…
- H.R. 1493: Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
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- H.R. 3766: Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016
Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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