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Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
9/10/2026, 5:30 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 179
Bill 119 HRES 179, titled "Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to show support for the collaboration between the United States and African countries in the development of critical minerals.
Critical minerals are essential for various industries, including technology, defense, and renewable energy. The resolution recognizes the importance of these minerals in maintaining national security and economic competitiveness. It also acknowledges the potential for mutual benefit in partnerships between the US and African nations in the extraction and processing of these minerals.
The resolution highlights the need for responsible and sustainable mining practices to protect the environment and local communities. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency and good governance in the management of mineral resources. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 179 aims to promote cooperation between the United States and African countries in the development of critical minerals, with a focus on sustainability, transparency, and mutual benefit.
Critical minerals are essential for various industries, including technology, defense, and renewable energy. The resolution recognizes the importance of these minerals in maintaining national security and economic competitiveness. It also acknowledges the potential for mutual benefit in partnerships between the US and African nations in the extraction and processing of these minerals.
The resolution highlights the need for responsible and sustainable mining practices to protect the environment and local communities. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency and good governance in the management of mineral resources. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 179 aims to promote cooperation between the United States and African countries in the development of critical minerals, with a focus on sustainability, transparency, and mutual benefit.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 179
Bill HRES 179 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since March 3, 2025. Bill HRES 179 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025. Bill HRES 179's most recent activity was 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. as of September 2, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 179
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 179
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 179
Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 179
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