United States Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy is one of seven subcommittees of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Jurisdiction
The subcommittee deals with all matters concerning U.S. relations with countries in Africa (except those, like the countries of North Africa, specifically covered by other subcommittees), as well as regional intergovernmental organizations like the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. This subcommittee’s regional responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region, including matters relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.
In addition, this subcommittee has global responsibility for health-related policy, including disease outbreak and response.
Members
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Former Chairmen
- Jeff Flake, Arizona, 2015-2019
- Chris Coons, Delaware, 2011-2015
- Russ Feingold, Wisconsin, 2007-2011
- Mel Martinez, Florida, 2005-2007
- Lamar Alexander, Tennessee, 2003-2005
- Russ Feingold, Wisconsin, 2001-2003
- Bill Frist, Tennessee, 1999-2001
- John Ashcroft, Missouri, 1997-1999
- Nancy Kassebaum, Kansas, 1995-1997
- Paul Simon, Illinois, 1987-1995
External links
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee Subcommittee jurisdiction
- Subcommittee page at Congress Merge.com