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H.Res. 583 (112th)

Expressing support for robust efforts by the United States to see Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, and his top commanders brought to justice and the group's atrocities permanently ended.

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Introduced

13 March 2012

Last action

7 June 2012 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

James McGovern, ED ROYCE, Christopher Smith, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Rivera, David [R-FL-25], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Gerald Connolly, Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Barbara Lee, Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], BOBBY RUSH, Gregory Meeks, Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Gwen Moore, Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], ELIOT ENGEL, JOSEPH CROWLEY, Leonard Lance, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], PETER DEFAZIO, Theodore Deutch, John Garamendi, Janice Schakowsky, Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], John Carter, Brad Sherman, Chris Van Hollen, MICHAEL CAPUANO, Rep. Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Karen Bass, Michael McCaul, Ken Calvert, Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Tom Cole, Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]

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6 June 2025

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Summary

Condemns the Lord's Resistance Army's (LRA) continued atrocities and calls for renewed efforts by the United States, governments in the affected region, and the international community to end the LRA's terror and bring Joseph Kony to justice. Calls for the United States to place restrictions on individuals or governments, including the Republic of Sudan, found to be supporting in any way Joseph Kony or the LRA. Stresses the importance that civilian protection be prioritized. Urges Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of South Sudan, Republic of Sudan, and Central African Republic to work together to address the LRA threat.

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Timeline

  1. 13 March 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 May 2012

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 June 2012

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 June 2012

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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