Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 3, 2017International Affairs
H.Res. 89
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent presidential elections and transfer of power in The Gambia, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 3, 2017)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
- the state of emergency in The Gambia should be resolved with the peaceful installation of President Barrow;
- Economic Community of Western African States peacekeeping forces should continue humanitarian work in conjunction with the Gambian military to ensure security for President Barrow's transition to authority;
- President Barrow should seek to preside over The Gambia with a steady hand, with high regard for human rights, and through promotion of the free press; and
- the peaceful transition of power is a tradition that must be upheld across the globe following all free and open election proceedings.
What just happenedFeb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2](D-RI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 3, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017Committee
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
- Feb 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House