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H.Res. 53 (114th)

Condemning the cowardly attacks on innocent men, women, and children in northeastern Nigeria by Boko Haram and urging a peaceful and credible national election.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 January 2015

Last action

23 March 2015 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

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Summary

Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga who were victimized, trafficked, and murdered by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria. Encourages the government of Nigeria to: (1) strengthen efforts to protect civilians from Boko Haram; and (2) work with the United States and other governments such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon to defeat Boko Haram. Supports U.S. offers of assistance to Nigeria in the search for the school girls abducted by Boko Haram.

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Timeline

  1. 27 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 January 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 2015

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 February 2015

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 February 2015

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 February 2015

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 March 2015

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 March 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 March 2015

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1829)

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 March 2015

    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 H1829)

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 March 2015

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 53.

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 March 2015

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1829-1832)

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 March 2015

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 23 March 2015

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 23 March 2015

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    Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 2015

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