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United States · Resolution · HRES

H.Res. 1227 (110th)

Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence.

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Introduced

22 May 2008

Last action

23 September 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], James McGovern, Sanford Bishop, Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Jerry Moran, Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], BOBBY RUSH, Albio Sires, Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Linda Sánchez, EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], ROBERT BRADY, Rosa DeLauro, Barbara Lee, Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Jerry McNerney, Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], MICHAEL CAPUANO, Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Anna Eshoo

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Condemns all forms of sexual violence, including rape, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Calls on the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to address the large-scale sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Urges an increased U.S. and donor country effort to provide greater assistance for police and military human rights training in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Calls on the Secretary of State to: (1) appoint a special envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to sustain U.S. engagement in a peace process and stabilization programs; and (2) encourage the Congolese government to refer individuals or armed groups found guilty of rape and sexual violence consistent in magnitude to crimes against humanity to an international criminal court system. Encourages: (1) the international community to ensure greater coordination in its response to sexual violence and to provide further humanitarian assistance in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; (2) full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 and related law and policy on the protection of women and girls; and (3) U.S. companies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to exert oversight concerning where their products are coming from and who is benefiting from the trade. Reaffirms support for constitutional government, the rule of law, human rights, and democratic processes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Timeline

  1. 22 May 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 September 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 23 September 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8632-8633)

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 September 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8632-8633)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1227.

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8632-8633)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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