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H.RES.1216: Supporting the #EndSARS peaceful protest movement in Nigeria.
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 12, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution condemns the violence by Nigerian security forces against peaceful protestors, calls on the African and international human rights community to investigate the use of deadly force against protestors at the Lekki tollgate, and supports the demands of the movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police reform in Nigeria.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 20, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
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Nov. 12, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Nov. 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |