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H.Res. 361 (112th)

Concerning efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.

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Introduced

20 July 2011

Last action

25 October 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Clarke, Hansen [D-MI-13], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], David Scott, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

Subjects

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Summary

Commends: (1) the Administration for providing assistance in response to the drought and famine-like conditions in the Horn of Africa, and (2) the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for providing assistance in Somalia in order to mitigate conflict and promote stability. Encourages international humanitarian organizations to continue to provide food and humanitarian assistance to the regions in need, mindful of the need for relief workers' safety. Calls on: (1) the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) and other local Somali authorities to make additional efforts to provide support and humanitarian relief to the people of Somalia; and (2) the U.S. government and the international community to remain focused on those most vulnerable to the current drought and famine-like conditions, especially women and children. Encourages increased water conservation. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees around the world.

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Timeline

  1. 20 July 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 July 2011

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5586)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 October 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

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