,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hahf ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #h1 #bjbj,mr4 ,brown of ,maryland introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to require a report on the activities and resources required to enhance security and economic partnerships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,africa ,foreign ,relations1 ,international ,cooperation1 and ,assistance ,act of #bjbj or the ,,africa ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,report on enhancing partnerships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities and resources required to enhance security and economic partnerships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the infrastructure accessible to the ,department of ,defense on the continent of ,africa4 7#b7 ,an identification of the ability of the ,department to conduct freedom of movement on the continent1 including identifying the activities of partners1 allies1 and other ,federal departments and agencies that are facilitated by the ,department's ability to conduct freedom of movement4 7#c7 ,recommendations to meet the requirements identified in paragraph 7#b71 including-- 7,a7 dual-use infrastructure projects2 7,b7 military construction2 7,c7 the acquisition of additional mobility capability by ,african countries or the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 including strategic air lift1 tactical air lift1 or sealift capability2 or 7,d7 any other option as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,recommendations to expand and strengthen partner and ally capability1 including traditional activities of the combatant commands1 train and equip opportunities1 partnerships with the ,national ,guard and the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 and multilateral contributions4 7#e7 ,recommendations for enhancing joint exercises and training4 7#f7 ,an analysis of the security1 economic1 and stability benefits of the recommendations identified under paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e74 7#g7 7,a7 ,a plan to fully resource ,united ,states force posture1 capabilities1 and stability operations1 including-- 7i7 a detailed assessment of the resources required to address the elements described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 including specific cost estimates for recommended investments or projects2 and 7ii7 a detailed timeline to achieve the recommendations described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d74 7,b7 ,the specific cost estimates required by subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include the following3 7i7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7,i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7,,ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7ii7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7,i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7,,ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7iii7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7,i7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7,,ii7 a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used4 7iv7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7,i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7,,ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7v7 ,with respect to each project under military construction accounts 7including unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design71 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount for each fiscal year4 7vi7 ,with respect to any expenditure or proposed appropriation not described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 a level of detail equivalent or greater than the level of detail provided in the future-years defense program submitted pursuant to section #bba7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,considerations ,in preparing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the economic development and stability of ,african countries2 7#b7 the strategic and economic value of the relationships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries2 7#c7 the military1 intelligence1 diplomatic1 developmental1 and humanitarian efforts of ,china and ,russia on the ,african continent2 and 7#d7 the ability of the ,united ,states1 allies1 and partners to combat violent extremist organizations operating in ,africa4 7d7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but shall include an unclassified summary4 7e7 ,interim briefing required ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense 7acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation7 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint interim briefing1 and any written comments the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff consider necessary1 with respect to their assessments of the report anticipated to be submitted under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,dual-use infrastructure projects ,the term dual-use infrastructure projects means projects that may be used for either military or civilian purposes4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #c4 ,expanding the state partnership program in ,africa ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall seek to build partner capacity and interoperability in the ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility through increased partnerships with countries on the ,african continent1 military-to-military engagements1 and traditional activities of the combatant commands4