African Conflict Resolution Act
Public Law 103-381 · S. 2475 · 103rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 19, 1994 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Claiborne Pell (D-RI)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
African Conflict Resolution Act - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to: (1) strengthen the conflict resolution capabilities of the Organization of African Unity and subregional organizations established by countries in Subsaharan Africa; (2) nongovernmental organizations engaged in mediation and reconciliation efforts in Africa; and (3) provide for demobilizations of armed forces in Subsaharan African countries and for the reintegration of demobilized military personnel into civilian society. Earmarks funds for such purposes from foreign assistance funds allocated for Subsaharan Africa.
Permits the President to establish a program to provide education and training in conflict resolution and peacekeeping for civilian and military personnel of countries in Subsaharan Africa. Earmarks funding for such program.
Declares that the President should develop an integrated, long-term plan to provide support for the enhancement of conflict resolution capabilities and demobilization activities in Subsaharan Africa.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Oct 19, 1994Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-381.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 13, 1994PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 5, 1994FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Johnston asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- Oct 4, 1994FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Sep 29, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Reported original measure by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.