Condemning the April 2015 terrorist attack at the Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, and reaffirming the United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 21, 2015)
Condemns the atrocities and terrorist attack that occurred at Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, on April 2, 2015. Recognizes the heroic and selfless acts by Kenyan citizens, first responders, and the Kenya Red Cross to rescue those caught in such attack.
Condemns al Shabaab's apparent effort to foment divisions among the Kenyan people along religious lines.
Reaffirms U.S. support for the efforts of the government and people of Kenya to combat terrorism, counter extremism, promote tolerance, and bring all the perpetrators of such attack to justice.
Commends the Kenyan government's continued participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Urges Kenya to maintain its commitment to protecting Somali refugees who are fleeing from al Shabaab.
Recognizes Kenya as an important regional ally and partner of the United States.
What just happenedMay 21, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2015
- May 21, 2015Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 21, 2015Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 14, 2015Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Africa Subcommittee - May 14, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Africa Subcommittee - May 7, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Apr 21, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Apr 21, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 21, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House