Electrify Africa Act of 2015

S. 1933 · 114th Congress · Aug 4, 2015 · Lineage

A BILL

To establish a comprehensive United States Government policy to encourage the efforts of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to develop an appropriate mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, for more broadly distributed electricity access in order to support poverty reduction, promote development outcomes, and drive economic growth, and for other purposes.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Electrify Africa Act of 2015”.

Sec. 2 Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to encourage the efforts of countries in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to affordable and reliable electricity in Africa in order to unlock the potential for economic growth, job creation, food security, improved health, education, and environmental outcomes, and poverty reduction.

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Aug 4, 2015viewing Introduced in Senate Mr. Corker (for himself, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Graham, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Markey, Ms. Collins, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Coons, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Boozman, Mrs. Murray, and Mr. Schumer) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

Electrify Africa Act of 2015

Section 1 Short title

Sec. 2 Purpose

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