Recognizing the progress made and challenges still faced by people living with albinism in East Africa.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 31, 2015)
Commends the governments of East Africa that have made advances in improving the lives of people with albinism.
Urges the U.S. government to work with the governments of East Africa and non-governmental organizations to address violence against people with albinism.
Calls upon governments in East Africa to: (1) ensure the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment of people with albinism; (2) promote access to adequate health care, employment, education, and justice for individuals with albinism; and (3) take measures against human trafficking of people with albinism.
What just happenedAug 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2015
- Aug 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Jul 31, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 31, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 31, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House