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H.RES.1227: Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (38 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns all forms of sexual violence, including rape, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Calls on the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to address the large-scale sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Urges: (1) an increased U.S. and donor country effort to provide greater assistance for police and military human rights training in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and (2) the United States Agency...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1227.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |