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Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

USA115th CongressHRES-128| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2018
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (114)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Robert Pittenger (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)David Young (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Mike Bishop (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Rod Blum (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)David G. Reichert (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Rob Woodall (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jason Lewis (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Kevin Yoder (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizes: (1) Ethiopia's efforts to promote regional peace and security; and (2) the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopian partnership in combatting terrorism, promoting economic growth, and addressing global health challenges. Condemns the use of excessive force by Ethiopian security forces and notes the reports of widespread human rights abuses. Commends the recent peaceful and voluntary transfer of authority from Prime Minister Hailemariam to Prime Minister Abiy. Calls on the government of Ethiopia to: (1) lift the state of emergency and end the use of excessive force by the security forces; (2) release all activists, journalists, and opposition figures who have been imprisoned for exercising their constitutional rights; and (3) allow for an independent human rights examination by a U.N.-appointed rapporteur. Calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to strengthen ties with Ethiopia and engage in a cooperative effort to advance democracy, human rights, economic growth, and security.

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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-168
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 10, 2018
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 10, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3069-3075)
Apr 10, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128.
Apr 10, 2018
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 H3069-3070)
Apr 10, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3069-3070)
Apr 10, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.


  • July 27, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-168
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 10, 2018
    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • April 10, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3069-3075)


  • April 10, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128.


  • April 10, 2018
    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 H3069-3070)


  • April 10, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3069-3070)


  • April 10, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-168: A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
AfricaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEthiopiaForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismUnited NationsWorld health

Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

USA115th CongressHRES-128| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2018
Recognizes: (1) Ethiopia's efforts to promote regional peace and security; and (2) the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopian partnership in combatting terrorism, promoting economic growth, and addressing global health challenges. Condemns the use of excessive force by Ethiopian security forces and notes the reports of widespread human rights abuses. Commends the recent peaceful and voluntary transfer of authority from Prime Minister Hailemariam to Prime Minister Abiy. Calls on the government of Ethiopia to: (1) lift the state of emergency and end the use of excessive force by the security forces; (2) release all activists, journalists, and opposition figures who have been imprisoned for exercising their constitutional rights; and (3) allow for an independent human rights examination by a U.N.-appointed rapporteur. Calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to strengthen ties with Ethiopia and engage in a cooperative effort to advance democracy, human rights, economic growth, and security.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-168
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 10, 2018
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 10, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3069-3075)
Apr 10, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128.
Apr 10, 2018
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 H3069-3070)
Apr 10, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3069-3070)
Apr 10, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.


  • July 27, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-168
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 10, 2018
    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • April 10, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3069-3075)


  • April 10, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128.


  • April 10, 2018
    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 H3069-3070)


  • April 10, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3069-3070)


  • April 10, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (114)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Robert Pittenger (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)David Young (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Mike Bishop (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Rod Blum (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve Russell (Republican)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)David G. Reichert (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Rob Woodall (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jason Lewis (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Kevin Yoder (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-168: A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEthiopiaForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismUnited NationsWorld health