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.

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  • Introduced March 4, 2015
  • Latest Major Action March 20, 2015

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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
March 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
March 4, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 4, 2015

Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.)

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