Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.

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Introduced

17 December 2019

Last action

1 October 2020 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Ron Wright, Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]

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Summary

This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet.

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Timeline

17 December 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
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17 December 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 December 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
1 October 2020
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
1 October 2020
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/768
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hres/768
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