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H.Res. 1088 (111th)

Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 February 2010

Last action

10 March 2010 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], David Scott, Rep. Schauer, Mark H. [D-MI-7], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

Recognizes the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemns their murder and mutilation. Urges the governments of Tanzania and Burundi to prosecute and convict the perpetrators of these crimes. Calls for: (1) the education of East Africans about the realities of albinism; and (2) the United States to provide humanitarian assistance to people with albinism in East Africa.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 March 2010

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 March 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1088.

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1193-1195)

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 March 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 March 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 March 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR 3/9/2010 H1193)

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 March 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 96).(text: CR 3/9/2010 H1193)

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1249-1250)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 10 March 2010

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