Bill · H.R. 9256· House(119-HR-9256)
Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2026
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — Referred 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.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Wilson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act" requires the Secretary of Defense to create a report on how child soldiering in Africa affects United States national security. This report must be submitted to congressional defense committees within 180 days. It will examine connections to terrorism, violent extremism, and threats to critical minerals. The bill also asks for an evaluation of current prevention and reintegration efforts. Additionally, it explores the feasibility of creating a coordinating center in Africa and similar programs in other global regions.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would children be better off under this?+8
Directly targets the prevention of child soldiering and supports the reintegration of affected children.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The act mandates increased strategic engagement with numerous African nations to address security and human rights issues.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
It emphasizes coordination with allies, partners, and African-led initiatives to combat child soldiering.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Reintegration: The bill requires an evaluation of efforts to support the demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers, which could help affected children (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Learning from Local Success: It mandates an assessment of successful African-led rehabilitation and community-based programs, allowing these positive models to be recognized (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Combating Recruitment: The bill looks into ways to counter the recruitment and radicalization of children by extremist organizations (Section 2(b)(2) and 2(b)(6)(C)).
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Capacity Building: It explores creating a center to provide research, training, and support for governments and civil society organizations to fight child soldier schemes (Section 2(b)(6)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups in the United States are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+4Increases Foreign Aid+3Improves International Trade+2Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/10/2026
- Referred 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California