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H.RES.651: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Burundi is at risk of mass atrocities, and that the Government of Burundi should comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms and re-engage in regionally-brokered peace talks.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Calls upon the government of Burundi to: (1) accept unarmed United Nations (U.N.) police to monitor the security and human rights situation, (2) disarm those engaged in political violence and the illegal possession of weapons, (3) investigate allegations of human rights violations and hold perpetrators accountable, (4) allow the full deployment of African Union human rights observers and military experts throughout the country, and (5)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Dec. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |