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S. 1632Became Law

A bill to require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 14, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill requires:

  • the Department of State and the Department of Defense to develop jointly and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and
  • the Director of National Intelligence to assess the willingness and capability Nigeria and regional partners to implement such strategy.

Such strategy must address the following elements:

  • enhancing the institutional capacity, including military capabilities, of Nigeria and partner nations in the region to counter Boko Haram;
  • providing humanitarian support to civilian populations impacted by Boko Haram;
  • improving the capacity of Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram partner nations to investigate and prosecute human rights abuses by security forces and promote respect for the rule of law within the military;
  • assisting Nigeria and Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram nations to counter violent extremism;
  • strengthening the rule of law and Nigeria's capacity to enhance school security; and
  • identifying the resources required to achieve such objectives.

It is the sense of Congress that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to Boko Haram's ability to radicalize and recruit individuals.

What just happenedDec 14, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-266.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
18 cosponsors11 D7 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-266.

  2. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-266.

  3. Dec 14, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 12, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 12, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 7, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 7, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H7328)

  9. Dec 7, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H7328)

  10. Dec 7, 2016FloorH30200

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  11. Dec 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7328)

  12. Dec 7, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  13. Dec 7, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  14. Dec 7, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Dec 7, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Sep 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  17. Sep 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  18. Sep 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. Sep 24, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  20. Sep 24, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  21. Sep 22, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6905-6906)

  22. Sep 22, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6905-6906)

  23. Sep 22, 2015Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6905)

  24. Sep 22, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6905-6906; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S6905)

  25. Jul 29, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 175.

  26. Jul 29, 2015Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  27. Jul 29, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  28. Jul 29, 2015Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  29. Jun 18, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  30. Jun 18, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 14, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill requires:

  • the Department of State and the Department of Defense to develop jointly and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and
  • the Director of National Intelligence to assess the willingness and capability Nigeria and regional partners to implement such strategy.

Such strategy must address the following elements:

  • enhancing the institutional capacity, including military capabilities, of Nigeria and partner nations in the region to counter Boko Haram;
  • providing humanitarian support to civilian populations impacted by Boko Haram;
  • improving the capacity of Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram partner nations to investigate and prosecute human rights abuses by security forces and promote respect for the rule of law within the military;
  • assisting Nigeria and Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram nations to counter violent extremism;
  • strengthening the rule of law and Nigeria's capacity to enhance school security; and
  • identifying the resources required to achieve such objectives.

It is the sense of Congress that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to Boko Haram's ability to radicalize and recruit individuals.

Passed House without amendmentDec 7, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill requires:

  • the Department of State and the Department of Defense to develop jointly and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and
  • the Director of National Intelligence to assess the willingness and capability Nigeria and regional partners to implement such strategy.

Such strategy must address the following elements:

  • enhancing the institutional capacity, including military capabilities, of Nigeria and partner nations in the region to counter Boko Haram;
  • providing humanitarian support to civilian populations impacted by Boko Haram;
  • improving the capacity of Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram partner nations to investigate and prosecute human rights abuses by security forces and promote respect for the rule of law within the military;
  • assisting Nigeria and Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram nations to counter violent extremism;
  • strengthening the rule of law and Nigeria's capacity to enhance school security; and
  • identifying the resources required to achieve such objectives.

It is the sense of Congress that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to Boko Haram's ability to radicalize and recruit individuals.

Passed Senate amendedSep 22, 201535

(Sec. 1) This bill requires:

  • the Department of State and the Department of Defense to develop jointly and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and
  • the Director of National Intelligence to assess the willingness and capability Nigeria and regional partners to implement such strategy.

Such strategy must address the following elements:

  • enhancing the institutional capacity, including military capabilities, of Nigeria and partner nations in the region to counter Boko Haram;
  • providing humanitarian support to civilian populations impacted by Boko Haram;
  • improving the capacity of Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram partner nations to investigate and prosecute human rights abuses by security forces and promote respect for the rule of law within the military;
  • assisting Nigeria and Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram nations to counter violent extremism;
  • strengthening the rule of law and Nigeria's capacity to enhance school security; and
  • identifying the resources required to achieve such objectives.

It is the sense of Congress that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to Boko Haram's ability to radicalize and recruit individuals.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 29, 20151

(Sec. 1) This bill requires:

  • the Department of State and the Department of Defense to develop jointly and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and
  • the Director of National Intelligence to assess the willingness and capability Nigeria and regional partners to implement such strategy.

Such strategy must address the following elements:

  • enhancing the institutional capacity, including military capabilities, of Nigeria and partner nations in the region to counter Boko Haram;
  • providing humanitarian support to civilian populations impacted by Boko Haram;
  • improving the capacity of Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram partner nations to investigate and prosecute human rights abuses by security forces and promote respect for the rule of law within the military;
  • assisting Nigeria and Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram nations to counter violent extremism;
  • strengthening the rule of law and Nigeria's capacity to enhance school security; and
  • identifying the resources required to achieve such objectives.

It is the sense of Congress that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to Boko Haram's ability to radicalize and recruit individuals.

Introduced in SenateJun 18, 2015

This bill requires:

  • the Department of State and the Department of Defense to jointly develop and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and
  • the Director of National Intelligence to assess Nigeria's willingness and capability to implement such strategy.
A bill to require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram. — Informed