S 2152 · 114th Congress · International Affairs

Electrify Africa Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-10-07· Sponsored by Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 114-121.(2016-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Electrify Africa Act of 2015 This bill directs the President to establish a multiyear strategy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa implement national power strategies and develop an appropriate mix of power solutions to provide access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power in order to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. The President may: (1) establish an interagency working group to coordinate the activities of U.S. government departments and agencies involved in carrying out the strategy, and (2) use U.S. influence to leverage international support to promote the strategy. The U.S. Agency for International Development, the Trade and Development Agency, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and the Millennium Challenge Corporation are urged to prioritize efforts and assistance for power projects and markets in sub-Saharan Africa.…

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S. 2152, Electrify Africa Act of 2015

Oct 21, 2015

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on October 8, 2015

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans