What does Preamble of Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on child soldiering in Africa The report focuses on the effects of child soldiering on United States national security interests The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives and referred to committees

What does SHORT TITLE. of Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act.

What does REPORT REGARDING CHILD SOLDIERS IN AFRICA. of Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Commander of the United States Africa Command, to submit a report within 180 days of enactment. The report must assess the effects of child soldiering in Africa on United States national security interests. The report's elements include assessments of connections between child soldiering and violent extremism, terrorism, transnational criminal organizations, forced displacement, regional instability, and threats to critical minerals. It also requires an evaluation of current U.S. and allied efforts to prevent child soldier recruitment and support demobilization and reintegration. The report should assess the feasibility of creating programs within U.S. Central, Southern, and Indo-Pacific Commands to combat child soldiering, specifically mentioning several countries. A feasibility assessment is required regarding establishing an Africa-based center to consolidate lessons learned, support research, counter extremist recruitment, and promote regional stability. The assessment includes a focus on locating the center within an East African Community member, specifically Uganda. The report must describe potential staffing and support models for the proposed Africa-based center, leveraging existing U.S. government personnel and expertise. The term 'covered country' is defined as a country partnering with the United States Africa Command and meeting specific criteria related to agreements with the U.S. regarding global health strategy or having a waiver under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act.

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Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Joe Wilson (R-SC)

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This bill mandates a report from the Secretary of Defense assessing the impact of child soldiering in Africa on U.S. national security interests, including connections to extremism and regional instability.
The report will evaluate existing U.S. and allied efforts to prevent child soldier recruitment and support demobilization, and explore expanding these efforts to U.S. Central, Southern, and Indo-Pacific Commands.
It directs an assessment of establishing an Africa-based center, potentially located in Uganda, to consolidate lessons learned and counter extremist recruitment related to child soldiering.

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