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H.RES.260: Condemning the Nigerian dictatorship for its abuse of United States Ambassador Walter Carrington.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 27, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
74 (74 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Condemns the Abacha dictatorship in Nigeria for acts of political intimidation and personal harassment against U.S. Ambassador Walter Carrington. Calls for: (1) the Department of State to take measures to ensure the physical safety of the U.S. Ambassador and Embassy staff in Nigeria; and (2) stronger U.S. sanctions against the Nigerian dictatorship of Sani Abacha.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Oct. 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |