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H.Res. 358 (116th)

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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Introduced

7 May 2019

Last action

23 July 2019 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Ron Wright, Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 June 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 June 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 July 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 July 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 July 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 July 2019

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 July 2019

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 July 2019

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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