H.RES.131: Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced March 21, 2013
  • Latest Major Action June 27, 2013

Bill Cosponsors

72 (64 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Asserts that the region's leaders and the international community should break the cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding region. Calls on: (1) the signatories of the February 24, 2013, Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region to abide by the Framework's provisions; and (2) governments of the Great Lakes region of Africa to respect the national...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.RES.131.

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 27, 2013
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
June 27, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 2013
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 2013
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
March 21, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 21, 2013

Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.)

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