H.R. 7311Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

1 recorded action234 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks [D-NY-05]
Cosponsors: 16 · 11 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: Apr 28, 2022 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

IntroducedMar 31, 2022
Passed the HouseApr 27, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy and implementation plan outlining U.S. efforts to counter Russia's malign influence and activities in Africa. The State Department must also report to Congress annual updates on the strategy and implementation plan.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7311 as passed House on Apr 27, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 134

House Apr 27, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

415 Yea 9 Nay 5 not voting

Crossed both parties 9 of 424 voting members broke with their own party: 9 Republicans.

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All members429 members

Democratic220 members

Republican209 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors16 · 11 Democrats · 5 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 7311 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

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