Bill113th Congress

H.Res. 131

Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.

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Introduced
Mar 21, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Jun 27, 2013
Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsor

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]

Democrat·CA-37
Bioguide ID: B001270
First Name: Karen
Last Name: Bass
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HRES
Resolution Number
131
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 21, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Jun 27, 2013Committee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Jun 27, 2013Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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May 15, 2013Committee

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .

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May 15, 2013Committee

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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May 6, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House· Mar 21, 20130

Asserts that the region's leaders and the international community should break the cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding region.

Calls on: (1) the signatories of the February 24, 2013, Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region to abide by the Framework's provisions; and (2) governments of the Great Lakes region of Africa to respect the national security and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Recognizes efforts by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to end child recruitment into the armed forces and demands the cessation of militia recruitment and exploitation of children.

Calls on the Obama Administration to: (1) mobilize a comprehensive response to prevent further deterioration of regional peace and stability and to ensure that humanitarian assistance be provided to populations in need, and (2) develop actionable recommendations to ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses.

Acknowledges the good work of the United States Special Advisor on the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Calls on all nations to increase cooperation to stop the trade of illegal goods that fuels violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Urges the Democratic Republic of the Congo to investigate and prosecute those who have committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.

Acknowledges the appointment by the United Nations (U.N.) of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa.

Urges the U.N. Security Council to lead efforts to strengthen the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).

Foreign Affairs Committee

House· Standing
AfricaChild safety and welfareConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDemocratic Republic of the CongoDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationReconstruction and stabilizationRwandaSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crimeWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityYouth employment and child labor

Introduced in House

Mar 21, 2013

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