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senate Bill S. 2152

Should U.S. Policies Promote Increased Electricity Generation in Africa?

Argument in favor

No country is better positioned to assist in developing Africa’s electrical infrastructure than the U.S. Widely accessible and reliable electricity will accelerate sub-Saharan Africa’s economic develop and enhance regional stability.

Aidan-WC's Opinion
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03/29/2016
Our nation should be assisting and encouraging energy resources across the globe. However, before we take some action in foreign nations we must prioritize where we live first (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA). Our nations energy infrastructure must be highly improved before we worry about the outside world. Our nation desperately needs to increase solar energy to provide us with our daily electricity, electrical cars instead of vehicles that burn fuel and release exhaust into our environment EVERY DAY! Polluting our air. Some out there may say electrical vehicles and solar panels have absolutely no positive impact on our environment. (THEY ARE INCORRECT) any form of energy contribution weather BIG OR SMALL CAN IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THAT MUCH MORE MORE. In addition, some may say that once we patch up our energy issues then we can just help everyone, this is incorrect as well, Why so? GREAT QUESTION, here is why: "Your nation can never be perfect with a clean/sanitary energy environment, there is always something to add or improve". So my point being is, Once our citizens and federal government are satisfied that we have passed our energy expectations (AND NOT NECESSARILY PERFECT BECAUSE YOU CAN NEVER BE FULLY PERFECT) then we may assist/guide/ and take action for our allies to the right doing to contribute positively to our global environment. Hope this was helpful :)
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Jake's Opinion
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02/02/2016
Cost of $1 million? That's just a small loan according to Trump. This benefits so many people and is literally nothing to us, so long as we don't exceed the CBO estimate.
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AndrewGVN's Opinion
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01/06/2016
I'm for full support of this bill, if it doesn't cost a whole lot of money. Improving the state of countries will generate a better economy on a worldwide level. If there are any big potential costs, I believe that this involvement should go before United States allies, to create a multi-nation cooperation to provide Africa with more, efficient resources.
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Argument opposed

The federal government is running a deficit and is already struggling to update domestic infrastructure. African governments that would be U.S. partners in this effort need financial resources more than bureaucratic coordination.

Loraki's Opinion
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08/22/2016
While the intent of this bill is laudable, WHY CAN'T YOU PEOPLE GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD THAT OUR NATION IS CARRYING AN UNSUSTAINABLE BURDEN OF DEBT! ON TOP OF THAT, WE HAVE TO MANY THINGS HERE AT HOME THAT NEED TAKEN CARE OF! The time has come to turn your focus inward and do something CONSTRUCTIVE about the problems here in America! I'd rather see that money go toward helping areas hit by wildfires or flooding! Or towards improving this country's vulnerability as far as nuclear/EMP/chemical/biological attacks are concerned! And how about border security? And the needs of our veterans, vulnerable senior citizens, and the homeless (and I don't mean illegal aliens!)? We've been Big Brother to the world for decades. THANKS TO THE RECKLESS, IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING BY OBAMA AND HIS WILLING ACCOMPLICES IN CONGRESS, WE ARE NO LONGER IN A POSITION TO CONTINUE THAT RELATIONSHIP! America needs to get back to its roots, regroup, rebuild, and rededicate itself to its founding principles of national security and sovereignty, a small federal government, states' rights, and individual freedom! We must once again uphold the Constitution as the supreme law of the land [based on Judeo-Christian principles] and make it ILLEGAL to practice Shariah Law anywhere within our borders!
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operaman's Opinion
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02/02/2016
When US pays off our National debt and upgrades our electrical infrastructures, then we as a nation can re-evaluate Africa.
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BTSundra's Opinion
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02/04/2016
Let them figure it out for themselves, it's not our problem.
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bill Progress

  • EnactedFebruary 8th, 2016
    The President signed this bill into law
  • The house Passed February 1st, 2016
    Passed by Voice Vote
      house Committees
      Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • The senate Passed December 18th, 2015
    Passed by Voice Vote
      senate Committees
      Committee on Foreign Relations
    IntroducedOctober 7th, 2015
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Bill Activity

  • action
    Introduced in Senate
  • referral
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • calendar
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  • reported
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments. Without written report.
  • calendar
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
  • action
    By Senator Corker from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 114-176.
  • action
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  • action
    The committee amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
  • vote
    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
  • action
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • action
    Received in the House.
  • referral
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • action
    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • action
    Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • action
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2152.
  • vote
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  • action
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • topresident
    Presented to President.
  • signed
    Signed by President.
  • enacted
    Became Public Law No: 114-121.

bill Progress

  • EnactedFebruary 8th, 2016
    The President signed this bill into law
  • The house Passed February 1st, 2016
    Passed by Voice Vote
      house Committees
      Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • The senate Passed December 18th, 2015
    Passed by Voice Vote
      senate Committees
      Committee on Foreign Relations
    IntroducedOctober 7th, 2015
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    Aidan-WC's Opinion In Favor
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    03/29/2016
    Our nation should be assisting and encouraging energy resources across the globe. However, before we take some action in foreign nations we must prioritize where we live first (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA). Our nations energy infrastructure must be highly improved before we worry about the outside world. Our nation desperately needs to increase solar energy to provide us with our daily electricity, electrical cars instead of vehicles that burn fuel and release exhaust into our environment EVERY DAY! Polluting our air. Some out there may say electrical vehicles and solar panels have absolutely no positive impact on our environment. (THEY ARE INCORRECT) any form of energy contribution weather BIG OR SMALL CAN IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THAT MUCH MORE MORE. In addition, some may say that once we patch up our energy issues then we can just help everyone, this is incorrect as well, Why so? GREAT QUESTION, here is why: "Your nation can never be perfect with a clean/sanitary energy environment, there is always something to add or improve". So my point being is, Once our citizens and federal government are satisfied that we have passed our energy expectations (AND NOT NECESSARILY PERFECT BECAUSE YOU CAN NEVER BE FULLY PERFECT) then we may assist/guide/ and take action for our allies to the right doing to contribute positively to our global environment. Hope this was helpful :)
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    Loraki's Opinion Against
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    08/22/2016
    While the intent of this bill is laudable, WHY CAN'T YOU PEOPLE GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD THAT OUR NATION IS CARRYING AN UNSUSTAINABLE BURDEN OF DEBT! ON TOP OF THAT, WE HAVE TO MANY THINGS HERE AT HOME THAT NEED TAKEN CARE OF! The time has come to turn your focus inward and do something CONSTRUCTIVE about the problems here in America! I'd rather see that money go toward helping areas hit by wildfires or flooding! Or towards improving this country's vulnerability as far as nuclear/EMP/chemical/biological attacks are concerned! And how about border security? And the needs of our veterans, vulnerable senior citizens, and the homeless (and I don't mean illegal aliens!)? We've been Big Brother to the world for decades. THANKS TO THE RECKLESS, IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING BY OBAMA AND HIS WILLING ACCOMPLICES IN CONGRESS, WE ARE NO LONGER IN A POSITION TO CONTINUE THAT RELATIONSHIP! America needs to get back to its roots, regroup, rebuild, and rededicate itself to its founding principles of national security and sovereignty, a small federal government, states' rights, and individual freedom! We must once again uphold the Constitution as the supreme law of the land [based on Judeo-Christian principles] and make it ILLEGAL to practice Shariah Law anywhere within our borders!
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    operaman's Opinion Against
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    02/02/2016
    When US pays off our National debt and upgrades our electrical infrastructures, then we as a nation can re-evaluate Africa.
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    BTSundra's Opinion Against
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    02/04/2016
    Let them figure it out for themselves, it's not our problem.
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    Steven's Opinion Against
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    02/07/2016
    How about we deal with our own infrastructure? Get our own house in order, before we go abroad and try to solve the worlds problems.
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    Jake's Opinion In Favor
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    02/02/2016
    Cost of $1 million? That's just a small loan according to Trump. This benefits so many people and is literally nothing to us, so long as we don't exceed the CBO estimate.
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    Jim2423's Opinion Against
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    02/02/2016
    There are many companies willing to help Africa with their electrical grid. We have our own issues with the electrical grid. We should fix our electrical grid before we spend money on someone else.
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    Allie's Opinion Against
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    02/04/2016
    Why are we funding Africa when the unemployment rate is high, the private sector is suffering, and the economy is trash??? Priorities???
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    AndrewGVN's Opinion In Favor
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    01/06/2016
    I'm for full support of this bill, if it doesn't cost a whole lot of money. Improving the state of countries will generate a better economy on a worldwide level. If there are any big potential costs, I believe that this involvement should go before United States allies, to create a multi-nation cooperation to provide Africa with more, efficient resources.
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    Mark's Opinion Against
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    02/28/2016
    None of our business
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    Lawrence's Opinion Against
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    02/02/2016
    Our policies need to be to reduce our deficit, not spend more.
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    GrumpyMSgt's Opinion Against
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    02/03/2016
    No! Due to the fact that our current dictator has made great strides in trying to destroy our coal fired power plants for the bogus "climate change" hoax, let's pass on this one. We could send the entire Department of Energy over to fix this for them.
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    StratonGarrard's Opinion Against
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    02/16/2016
    There are parts of our own country that don't have reliable power due to our ailing infrastructure. How about we fix that before blundering into another country?
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    jrs333's Opinion Against
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    01/05/2016
    Our country has so many problems that our law maker should be working and are not. Actions on problems having to be placed on hold or postponed because our law makers are too busy. Now they want to take on African problems? Are kidding me. Take care of business at home first then when they are taken care of then spend your time helping others. This is a reckless move by the Senate. And you know this is going to cost the American tax payer money. Stop this crap.
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    GorskiJon's Opinion In Favor
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    03/08/2016
    The cost of this bill is just $1 million. Our military budget in 2015 was $598.5 billion. Anyone that argues that we need to focus on our problems domestically is simply arrogant and turning a blind eye to the terrible conditions that most African countries face. As one of the strongest global powers, it is our obligation to aid suffering countries in any way that we can. I urge all of you to research a little bit into organizations such as Sole Hope and you will understand where I am coming from. They need our help and helping them get a jump start with electricity generation is the very least we can do.
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    Dean's Opinion Against
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    02/18/2016
    It is within any nations best interest to secure its own security and prosperity, at home and abroad. American politics, along with decisions it affects, need to utilize cost/benefit analysis more readily as would a business. It is within the nations best interest to make sure that any and every decision it makes regarding foreign affairs benefits itself more than others. Some may say this is "selfish"; to those who do, I would urge them to educate themselves by reading Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations. Limited resources and unlimited demand is the basis for economics. Having said that, if it can be proven that assisting African nations in building infrastructure to produce more electricity will in turn benefit the US in a positive way, action should be taken. If not, then no action should be taken.
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    Dale's Opinion Against
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    02/09/2016
    With a 20 trillion debt, WHY is this even in consideration!!
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    Aden's Opinion Against
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    02/02/2016
    Let's mind our own fences first. Our power grid is exceptionally vulnerable to EMP and a solar flare. How about we work,on that?
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    Jorge's Opinion Against
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    08/22/2016
    We have struggling Americans who need help. We should help our own people first.
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    Lesia's Opinion In Favor
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    02/02/2016
    I think it sounds like a great idea but who does the government plan to make rich off this? I don't believe for one second that out "public servants" have the slightest interest in serving the public, just lining their pockets
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