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