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BillHR 9256 · 119

Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act

Introduced
Jun 10, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits the United States from providing military aid to countries in Africa that use child soldiers. Requires the President to report on countries using child soldiers and describe US efforts to end the practice.

Sponsored By

Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 10, 2026
  3. Jun 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects countries in Africa that use child soldiers, as they may lose US military aid. It also impacts the US government, as it must report on and work to end the use of child soldiers in these countries.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Affairs
IntroducedJun 10, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.