Expressing the sense of Congress that as one of the world's important wetland and coastal marine ecosystems, the Niger Delta should be protected and its recovery and economic development a priority.

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Niger Delta should be protected and its economic and environmental recovery and development a priority for all affected governmental and private sector authorities; (2) the United States should increase engagement with Nigeria to ensure oversight of the oil industry and to help control the illegal oil trade; (3) Nigeria should enforce oil company compliance with environmental legislation, social concerns, and the national and international regulatory system; and (4) international oil and gas companies with operations in the Niger Delta should address pollution and its human rights' impacts, improve the control of oil field infrastructure, and apply best practices and international standards for public safety.

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Timeline

1. 27 April 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 27 April 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 27 April 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
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