Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.

Summary

The United States should impose sanctions on government officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who impede progress toward a democratic transition through credible elections that respect the will of the Congolese. Sanctions should target core figures in President Kabila's government for visa denials and asset freezes. Economic and security assistance should be reviewed for possible termination, while preserving humanitarian assistance, until the election crisis is resolved. The President of the United States should lift sanctions only when: (1) President Kabila has declared that he will not remain in power once his term ends and has made verifiable progress towards holding national elections, or (2) the DRC has held a free and fair presidential election and a new President has been sworn in. The United States should: (1) support independent DRC civil society organizations and media, and (2) investigate and target money laundering activities by key figures close to President Kabila and those financial institutions involved in such activities. The United States should coordinate efforts with key Western and African partners, including through other financial intelligence units.

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Timeline

1. 13 June 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.

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2. 13 June 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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

3. 13 June 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 June 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 14 July 2016

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 July 2016

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 15 November 2016

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 578). (text: CR H6185-6186)

   Source: Floor

8. 15 November 2016

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 578).(text: CR H6185-6186)

   Source: Floor

9. 15 November 2016

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6185-6189)

   Source: Floor

10. 15 November 2016

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

11. 15 November 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 780.

    Source: Floor

12. 15 November 2016

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 15 November 2016 · Download file
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Sponsors

• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
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