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119th Congress · H.Res. 179 · Introduced

Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.

Latest action Sep 2, 2026: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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SubjectsAfricaBusiness investment and capitalMetalsMiningPublic-private cooperationStrategic materials and reserves

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] · [D-FL-20] · C001127
    Dem-FL-20 current · 3 terms

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] · [D-IL-1] · J000309 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-03 · original
    Dem-IL-1 current · 2 terms · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2025-03-03T17:04:15ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (4)

  • 2026-09-02 16:55:41FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-03-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2025-03-03IntroReferral1025via Library of Congress
    Submitted in House
  • 2025-03-03IntroReferral1025via Library of Congress
    Submitted in House

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-05T05:18:34Z
    Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
  • Display Title2025-03-04T09:06:13Z
    Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.

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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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