Bill · H.R. 784· House(119-HR-784)
African Diaspora Council Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The African Diaspora Council Act seeks to establish the Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. This council will be created within the Department of State by the Secretary of State. The council is intended to consist of up to 12 members representing the diversity of the African diaspora. Members will serve 2-year terms without compensation or reimbursement. The council's primary role is to advise the President on strengthening connections between the U.S. Government and the African diaspora.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill establishes a council specifically to advance equity, opportunity, and socioeconomic well-being for the African diaspora, including African American communities.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The council is tasked with providing strategies to advance equity and opportunity for African diaspora communities.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The bill seeks to increase participation of the African diaspora in trade, investment, and economic growth programs relating to Africa.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancing Equity and Opportunity: The council will provide strategies to advance equity and opportunity for African diaspora communities, including efforts coordinated by the Domestic Policy Council (Section 2(c)(2)(A)).
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Strengthening Cultural and Economic Ties: The council will work on programs to strengthen cultural, social, political, and economic ties between African communities, the diaspora, and the United States (Section 2(c)(2)(C)(i)).
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Increasing Inclusion and Awareness: The council will address ways to advance inclusion, belonging, and public awareness regarding the diversity, culture, history, and accomplishments of the African diaspora (Section 2(c)(2)(C)(ii)).
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Educational Exchange: The council will look into programs to expand educational exchange programs between Africa and the United States (Section 2(c)(2)(D)).
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Socioeconomic Well-being: The council will work on initiatives to increase collaboration and community involvement to improve the socioeconomic well-being of African diaspora communities (Section 2(c)(2)(E)).
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Economic Participation: The council will focus on programs to increase participation of the African diaspora in trade, investment, economic growth, and development programs relating to Africa (Section 2(c)(2)(F)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Compensation: Members of the Advisory Council will serve their 2-year terms without receiving any compensation or reimbursement (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+6Good For Immigrants+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5Improves International Alliances+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California