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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 27, 2015International Affairs
H.Res. 53

Condemning the cowardly attacks on innocent men, women, and children in northeastern Nigeria by Boko Haram and urging a peaceful and credible national election.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 23, 2015)

Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga who were victimized, trafficked, and murdered by the terrorist group Boko Haram.

Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria.

Encourages the government of Nigeria to: (1) strengthen efforts to protect civilians from Boko Haram; and (2) work with the United States and other governments such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon to defeat Boko Haram.

Supports U.S. offers of assistance to Nigeria in the search for the school girls abducted by Boko Haram.

What just happenedMar 23, 2015

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2](D-IL)Sponsor
11 cosponsors9 D2 R
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  1. Mar 23, 2015FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Mar 23, 2015FloorH38310

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

  3. Mar 23, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1829)

  4. Mar 23, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1829)

  5. Mar 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 53.

  6. Mar 23, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1829-1832)

  7. Mar 23, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Feb 27, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Feb 27, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 25, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Feb 11, 2015Committee

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

    Africa Subcommittee
  12. Jan 27, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Jan 27, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jan 27, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 23, 201536

Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga who were victimized, trafficked, and murdered by the terrorist group Boko Haram.

Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria.

Encourages the government of Nigeria to: (1) strengthen efforts to protect civilians from Boko Haram; and (2) work with the United States and other governments such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon to defeat Boko Haram.

Supports U.S. offers of assistance to Nigeria in the search for the school girls abducted by Boko Haram.

Introduced in HouseJan 27, 2015

Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga who were victimized, trafficked, and murdered by the terrorist group Boko Haram.

Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria.

Encourages the government of Nigeria to: (1) strengthen efforts to protect civilians from Boko Haram; and (2) work with the United States and other governments such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon to defeat Boko Haram.

Supports U.S. offers of assistance to Nigeria in the search for the school girls abducted by Boko Haram.

Condemning the cowardly attacks on innocent men, women, and children in northeastern Niger… — Informed