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H.RES.147: Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (43 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 4, 2015
Bill Summary
Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks, particularly the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, especially women and girls, and the use of children as fighters and suicide bombers. Stands with: (1) the people of Nigeria in their right to live free from fear of state or nonstate actors; (2) the people of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger who are increasingly at risk from Boko Haram's violence; and (3) the international community in its efforts to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 20, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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March 4, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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March 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) |