On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the President signed into law:
H.R. 866, the "Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019," which requires certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom to provide a lactation room;
S. 744, the "Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019," which expands criminal law prohibiting the possession of certain biological agents and toxins to include additional substances designated by Department of Health and Human Services regulation;
S. 998, the "Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019," which reauthorizes, through fiscal year 2024, and expands certain Department of Justice grant programs to provide mental health, stress reduction, and suicide prevention services for law enforcement officers and their families; and S. 1749, the "Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019," which clarifies the seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans. |
The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell , Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, included the senior-most officials advancing U.S. commercial engagement across Africa: Massad Boulos , Senior Advisor for Africa Thomas Hardy , Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Constance Hamilton , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Connor Coleman , Head of Investments and Chief of Staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Tamara Maxwell , Senior Vice President for Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States The record turnout made clear that both U.S. and African leaders share a strong commitment to significantly expanding trade and investment. The U.S. objective at the Summit was to secure key deals and commitments for U.S. companies and establish the conditions to boost U.S. exports and investment in Africa — advancing mutual prosperity in line with the Trump Administration’s Commercial Diploma...
