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Bill116th CongressFiled May 7, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 358

Calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed groups to respect the human rights of all Cameroonian citizens, to end all violence, and to pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 23, 2019)

This resolution strongly condemns the government of Cameroon's abuses in the country's Anglophone regions, including the use of violence and violations of press freedoms. It urges the government to initiate dialogues with separatist groups and civil society, follow through on initiatives developed to address various grievances, and comply with international human rights standards. The resolution also urges separatist groups to immediately stop committing human rights abuses and end their incitement of violence and hate speech.

What just happenedJul 23, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
54 cosponsors48 D6 R
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  1. Jul 23, 2019FloorH38310

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

  2. Jul 23, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7203)

  3. Jul 23, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7203)

  4. Jul 23, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 358.

  5. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7203-7204)

  6. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Jun 26, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. Jun 26, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Jun 26, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. May 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. May 7, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. May 7, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 23, 201953

This resolution strongly condemns the government of Cameroon's abuses in the country's Anglophone regions, including the use of violence and violations of press freedoms. It urges the government to initiate dialogues with separatist groups and civil society, follow through on initiatives developed to address various grievances, and comply with international human rights standards. The resolution also urges separatist groups to immediately stop committing human rights abuses and end their incitement of violence and hate speech.

Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2019

This resolution strongly condemns the government of Cameroon's abuses in the country's Anglophone regions, including the use of violence and violations of press freedoms. It urges the government to initiate dialogues with separatist groups and civil society, follow through on initiatives developed to address various grievances, and comply with international human rights standards. The resolution also urges separatist groups to immediately stop committing human rights abuses and end their incitement of violence and hate speech.

Calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed groups to respect the human rights of all … — Informed