Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-30T21:32:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9256 Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/30/2026, 9:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9256

The bill titled "To require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the effects of child soldiering in Africa on United States national security interests" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 9256 on June 10, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to mandate the Secretary of Defense to provide a report that assesses the impacts of child soldiering in Africa on the national security interests of the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9256

Bill HR 9256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2026. Bill HR 9256 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2026. Bill HR 9256's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 10, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9256

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9256

To require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the effects of child soldiering in Africa on United States national security interests.

Comments

Lachlan Hicks

1,021

26 days ago

This bill about kids fighting in Africa is dumb. Why should we care about what's happening over there? We got enough problems in our own country to worry about. Plus, how is this gonna help me in PA? It's a waste of time and money. Did you know that this bill was introduced by Rep. Smith from New York? What a joke.

Gwendolyn Rose

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7 days ago

This bill is so dumb, like why should we care about child soldiers in Africa when we have our own problems here in the US? It's not our responsibility to fix everything in the world. #notmyproblem