United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 1088 (111th)
Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation.
Introduced
22 February 2010
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 10 March 2010
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 10 March 2010
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 10 March 2010
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 February 2010
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 February 2010
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 February 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1088
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/1088