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H.CON.RES.88: Remembering the victims of the genocide that occurred in 1994 in Rwanda and pledging to work to ensure that such an atrocity does not take place again.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 9, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 10, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (38 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Remembers the victims of the 1994 Rwanda genocide and pledges to work to ensure that such an atrocity does not take place again. Acknowledges: (1) that the international community, including the United States, failed the people of Rwanda while hundreds of thousands of civilians were being killed; and (2) the heroic work of many individuals and human rights organizations for their campaign to help stop the genocide. Supports assistance to the...
(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, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
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March 9, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) |