United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 839 (111th)
Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.
Introduced
15 October 2009
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Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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7 April 2025
Summary
Calls on people of Madagascar to restore constitutional governance, culminating in free and peaceful elections. Condemns the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources and its impact on biodiversity and livelihoods of rural communities. Calls upon importing countries to intensify their monitoring processes to ensure that they do not contribute to the demand for illegally sourced precious woods from Madagascar.
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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 November 2009
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 November 2009
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 4 November 2009
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 October 2009
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 October 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 15 October 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/839
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/839