Expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., from August 4 through 6, 2014.

deeply values the historic United States commitment to Africa;

affirms a future commitment to increased economic partnership with Africa;

supports innovations in development and an expanded partnership with the private sector, including in the areas of energy, food security, and health;

supports efforts to facilitate increased trade and investment between the United States and Africa, as well as amongst African countries;

supports ongoing African-led efforts to improve peacekeeping, prevent atrocities, and combat violent extremism and terrorism;

affirms the enduring partnership of the people and Government of the United States with the African people, including the youth, and urges African leaders to invest in this generation of young people, as well as the next generation;

encourages leaders in Africa to make efforts toward strengthening good governance, the rule of law, and democracy, including respecting constitutional term limits, human rights, and ensuring that civil society organizations are able to function freely in their countries;

supports ongoing efforts to protect and promote women and children, including through investments in education and maternal, newborn, and child health;

reaffirms the strong United States investment in health in Africa, and anticipates leaders in Africa making greater and sustainable investments in healthcare;

commends African investments in preventing wildlife trafficking and supports further investments, including training and equipping enforcement teams in Africa;

urges African heads of state to take concrete steps to implement reforms that will further economic growth, good governance, democracy, peace, security, rule of law, and development; and

expresses support for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit from August 4 through August 6, 2014.